Arts on the Town

Our “docent-in-residence” Clark Olson discusses two works in the contemporary collection at Phoenix Art Museum: A new acquisition, and one that’s hidden in plain sight.

New and hidden at PAM

Longtime Phoenix Art Museum director James Ballinger discusses PAM’s new work by renowned sculptor James Turrell.

James Ballinger on James Turrell, pt. 1

James Ballinger on James Turrell, pt. 2

An Eric Fischl sculpture that shocked New Yorkers has a home at Phoenix Art Museum. Find out what the work is and where at the museum you can see it by clicking below to hear our latest interview with Arts on the Town’s docent-in-residence, Clark Olson.

Clark Olson on Phoenix Art Museum’s Sculpture Garden

Sara Cochran, the newly named curator for modern and contemporary at Phoenix Art Museum, talks about the excitement for new work here in the Valley.

Sara Cochran, curator of modern/contemporary at Phoenix Art Museum, Pt. 1

Sara Cochran, curator of modern/contemporary at Phoenix Art Museum, Pt. 2

You can visit the Grand Canyon without leaving Phoenix. Just drop by Phoenix Art Museum and take in David Hockney’s view(s) of it. But before you do, listen to these tips on the artist’s method and meaning from our docent-in-residence, Clark Olson.

The Grand Canyon According to David Hockney

Contemporary art raises more questions than it answers. Fortunately, Phoenix Art Museum’s Contemporary Forum has a film series that can fill in some of the blanks.

David White talks about the film series at Phoenix Art Museum

If you’re looking to be transfixed, a certain work in the contemporary wing of Phoenix Art Museum should be on your list of things to see — repeatedly, if possible. Our “docent in residence” Clark Olson talks about it, below.

Clark Olson on “Fireflies”

Arts on the Town welcomes Clark Olson of Phoenix Art Museum’s Contemporary Forum. Clark, our unofficial “Docent-in-Residence,” talks about the works now on view at the Katz Wing at PAM, including some extraordinary pieces you can only see there between now and the fall.

Clark Olson talks about the rehang at Phoenix Art Museum’s contemporary wing.

Sixteen years ago, truck driver Teri Horton bought an ?ugly? abstract canvas at a thrift store that may, or may not, be a genuine Jackson Pollock. The film about her experience was screened Tuesday, June 17, at Phoenix Art Museum?s Whiteman Hall, courtesy PAM?s Contemporary Forum. But if you missed it, or want to know more, click below to hear Teri talk about the art world, the authentication process, and how she turned down $2 million.
Intvw. with Teri Horton, Part I
Intvw. with Teri Horton, Part II

Susan and Ken talk with Lance Fung, curator of this year’s biennial at SITE Santa Fe, one of the world’s major destinations for contemporary art.

Click here to listen to Part 1 of our interview with curator Lance Fung.

Click here to listen to Part 2 of our interview with curator Lance Fung.