Just outside of Rhyolite, Nevada, a spectacular ghost town off the road leading to Death Valley, California, agroup of prominent Belgian artists, led by the lateAlbertSzukalski, created a self-described art situation consisting of seven outdoor sculptures that are colossal not only in their scale, but in their placement within the vast upper Mojave desert.
Goldwell Open Air Museum
is featured in the new book
"Destination Art,"
the definitive guide
to the world's
most unique places
for experiencing art.
You'll encounter a life-size, ghostly interpretation of the Last Supper painting by Leonardo Da Vinci; a 25-foot high pink woman made of cinder blocks; a 24-foot high steel prospector accompanied by a penguin; a blossoming tangle of gleaming chrome car parts; and an exquisitely carved winged woman reaching for the sun from high atop a wooden pillar by the original Belgian artists, as well as new pieces by contemporary American artists.
The sculpture park is free and open to the public 24/7.
For Albert Szukalski, “America” and “The West” represented a place of ultimate freedom where he had permission to pursue his artistic vision unfettered by historical precedent or convention.
With new artist residency and artist workspace programs offered in the nearby Red Barn Art Center, Goldwell remains this kind of place for those who seek adventure in their artmaking in a spectacular and challenging landscape.
We welcome you to experience it for yourself.
What's New?
New Western Portraits by s.c. jones and Susanne Forestieri
November 1, 2008 through January 3, 2009
Opening Reception with the Artists and the Beatty Cowboys
Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m.
Goldwell celebrates the western spirit of "Beatty Days" and the Death Valley 49ers Encampment with an exhibit of new paintings and charcoal drawings by Las Vegas artists s.c. jones and Susanne Foresteri. The gallery will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Goldwell Open Air Museum preserves and encourages artistic exploration in, and of, the Amargosa Desert --an evocative landscape along the eastern edge of Death Valley National Park
We provide ongoing maintenance and conservation for the existing sculptures and
develop educational and cultural programs to enhance the visitor's experience of the site.
We explore this environment as artists ourselves and encourage others to do so as well.
Goldwell Open Air Museum Near the ghost town of Rhyolite, Nevada Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 405
Beatty, NV 89003
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
The Goldwell Open Air Museum is private property and its artworks on display are protected by copyright.
Non-commercial photography for personal use is permitted at any time.
Commercial photography, film and video recording requires permission from the property owners.
Download our Permission to Publish Form (in PDF) or call (702) 870-9946 for more information.
This project is supported, in part, by grants from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency,and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, the Nevada Humanities Committee, the Nevada Commission on Tourism, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
