Juxtapoz Art & Culture
The Greater West and the Art Documenting It
Nevada Museum of Art // August 26, 2017 – January 18, 2018

Opening this month at the Nevada Museum of Art, Unsettled is a show that amasses 200 artworks by 80 artists living and/or working in a super-region we call the Greater West, a geographic area that stretches from Alaska to Patagonia, and from Australia to the American West. Though ranging across thousands of miles, this region shares many similarities: vast expanses of open land, rich natural resources, diverse indigenous peoples, colonialism, and the ongoing conflicts that inevitably arise when these factors coexist.

The specific geographic focus of Unsettled begins in Alaska and continues down the west coast of North America, through Central America, concluding in Colombia. Works included span 2,000 years, ranging from Pre-Columbian to modern and contemporary art. Organized by Curatorial Director and Curator of Contemporary Art JoAnne Northrup with Collaborating Curator, iconic Los Angeles artist Ed Ruscha, Unsettled makes connections among the diverse cultures and artistic practices of this super-region.

As part of the exhibition, artist and perfumer Bruno Fazzolari has created a bespoke, commissioned scent, Unsettled Eau de Parfum, available for purchase in the Museum Shop. A major publication also accompanies the exhibition and serves as the field guide for the 2017 Art + Environment Conference. Published by Hirmer Verlag and designed by Brad Bartlett, Unsettled comprises 224 pages and features 110 color images.

The featured works include:

• Ana Theresa Fernandez: Depicting themes of borders and migration.
• Sonia Falcone: Vibrant installations symbolizing cultural richness and diversity.
• Emily Carr: Celebrating landscapes and indigenous traditions.
• Bruce Conner: Iconic visual narratives blending cultural and historical commentary.
• Nicola Galanin: Addressing identity and cultural hybridity through striking imagery.
• Ed Ruscha: Exploring the intersections of history, empire, and cultural narratives in works like Lost Empires, Living Tribes.

Unsettled invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of the Greater West, its shared histories, and its vibrant contemporary art scene.

For more information, visit the Nevada Museum of Art or explore the accompanying publications and events.