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Past Exhibits and Events

A Legacy of Art, Craftsmanship, and Environmental Reflection

The Maloof Foundation has hosted diverse exhibitions, highlighting contemporary and historical works that explore the intersection of art, craftsmanship, and nature. Each exhibition has offered a unique glimpse into the creativity and talent of artists from various disciplines, from sculpture and photography to woodworking and environmental art.

Explore our archive of past exhibitions to revisit the artistic journeys and themes that have shaped the Maloof Foundation’s ongoing commitment to the arts and the environment.

Past Exhibits

Co-creating with Nature

Co-creating with Nature

June 2021 through April 2023

Sculptures by Sumi Foley

Experience Sumi Foley’s large bird’s nest sculptures, woven from grapevines harvested from the Maloof Garden and local farms. These nests symbolize growth, rest, and the harmony between nature and creativity.

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Towük  Hiüvaniyüsn - We Are Still Here

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Towük Hiüvaniyüsn - We Are Still Here

June 25, 2022 - October 29, 2022

6 Contemporary California Indian Artists

This powerful exhibition features work by six contemporary California Indian artists, including Samantha Johnson, L. Frank Manriquez, and Gerald Clarke, Jr. Their pieces reflect the enduring presence and voices of Indigenous communities through modern artistic expressions.

Memory Mirrors and Fragile Thoughts

Memory Mirrors and Fragile Thoughts

January 15 - December 30, 2022

Jane Brucker

Experience Memory Mirrors and Fragile Thoughts by Jane Brucker in the Pyramid Room. Featuring three chairs with fused glass elements and mirrors from Brucker’s work, this exhibition honors philanthropist Elizabeth Milbank Anderson while connecting to the intimate domestic setting of the Maloof.

Matters of Gravity

Matters of Gravity

June 2021 through April 2023

Sculptures by Tanya Kovaleski and Martha Moran

Explore how sculptors Tanya Kovaleski and Martha Moran engage with gravity through distinct artistic approaches. Kovaleski’s dynamic wooden structures stretch skyward, while Moran’s rock stacks, inspired by Sedona's Buddha Beach, are rooted in balance and mass.

Metaphor, Myth, & Politics:
Art from Native Printmakers Exhibition

Metaphor, Myth, & Politics:
Art from Native Printmakers Exhibition

June 25, 2022 - October 29, 2022

Contemporary works by 29 Native and Indigenous artists

Explore vibrant contemporary printmaking by Native and Indigenous artists from around the world. Featuring works by Kenojuak Ashevak, Marwin Begaye, Wendy Red Star, and more, this exhibition reveals diverse perspectives and styles in Native printmaking.

Artist's Hands

Artist's Hands

May 8, 2021 - December 18, 2021

Two dozen artists

Artists' Hands showcases hand-crafted works from the Maloof art collection, featuring pieces by renowned artists like Bob Stocksdale, Kay Sekimachi, and Harrison McIntosh, as well as contemporary Inland Empire artists. The exhibition reflects the Maloof’s deep connection to craftsmanship and the artistry of hand-made objects.

Past Events

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Desert Design Gallery Talk & Film Screening

Saturday June 15, 3 pm - 5 pm

Designer/Maker John Vugrin

Join us on Saturday, June 15 at 3 p.m. for a gallery talk and film screening with designer John Vugrin, who will discuss his work on the Doolittle House in Joshua Tree. Moderated by Architectural Historian Alan Hess, this event is an exploration of desert design.

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