Walk & Talk: Hike to Matt Johnson's  'Sleeping Figure'

DESERT X IS PRODUCED BY THE DESERT BIENNIAL, A 501(C)3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, CONCEIVED TO PRODUCE RECURRING INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITIONS THAT ACTIVATE DESERT LOCATIONS THROUGH SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATIONS BY ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS.. ITS GUIDING PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES INCLUDE PRESENTING PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS OF ART THAT RESPOND MEANINGFULLY TO THE CONDITIONS OF DESERT LOCATIONS, THE ENVIRONMENT AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES; PROMOTING CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER DIALOGUE AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT SHARED ARTISTIC, HISTORICAL, AND SOCIETAL ISSUES; AND PROVIDING AN ACCESSIBLE PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO ADDRESS ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, SPIRITUAL, AND OTHER EXISTENTIAL THEMES.DESERT X 2023MARCH 4 – MAY 7, 2023COACHELLA VALLEY, CA

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Join the Desert X team for a walk and talk to Matt Johnson's 'Sleeping Figure' installation. Space is limited, RSVP required.

Matt Johnson, Sleeping Figure - I-10 Exit 110 Haugen-Lehmann Way to Railroad Ave

Join Mara Gladstone and Caroline Gomez of the Desert X team for a walk and talk to Matt Johnson's Sleeping Figure installation. The team members and docents will discuss the artist's concept, production process, and desert nature ecology. A coffee tailgate will be provided prior to hike. The walk to the installation is light to moderate. Approx. 1/2 mile walk from parking area to the installation; 1 mile round trip.Parking is located on-site on the southeast corner of Haugen-Lehmann Way and Railroad Ave, near the eastbound entrace of I-10 FWY.Address to installation:Matt Johnson, Sleeping Figure<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/3c5qbcgBLabUiJnx9" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">I-10 Exit 110 Haugen-Lehmann Way to Railroad Ave</a><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/3c5qbcgBLabUiJnx9" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">33.922876, -116.689379</a>- - - - -Notes on this event:<ul><li>Participants are responsible for providing their own transportation and supplies.</li><li>A public restroom is not at this installation site.</li></ul>How to navigate the exhibition:<a href="https://desertx.org/visit/app" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Download the Desert X app for turn-by-turn directions to each installation site</a>. Available for both iOS and Android phones.Follow signs and park in designated areas only. Follow the law. Drivers who are not familiar with our desert roads and do not follow parking signs often get their vehicle stuck in the sand. Don’t be that driver. Desert X is not responsible for any theft or damage to visitors’ vehicles, property or towing bills.Stay safe:<ul><li>Wear comfortable walking shoes as installation is located on rocky, uneven desert landscape and gravel.</li><li>Stay hydrated and bring plenty of water.</li><li>Protect yourself from the sun and wind.</li></ul>

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