The Twisted Road: Finding Home in America
January 9 @ 10:00 am - June 8 @ 4:00 pm MST
New Exhibition at the Tucson Desert Art Museum Explores Immigration in the U.S. Amid
Current Policy Discussions. Opening January 9, 2025, The Twisted Road: Finding Home in America at the Tucson Desert Art Museum examines over 200 years of U.S. immigration history through the lens of art and historical narratives. As national conversations about immigration and border policies intensify under the new administration, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the
complexities of migration, cultural identity, and U.S. immigration history.
Through archival photographs, political cartoons, historical artifacts from the Arizona Historical Society, and contemporary artworks, The Twisted Road highlights the hopes and hardships faced by individuals and families seeking a new life in America. While moments of welcome have been part of the story, newcomers often face resistance, a pattern repeated with each new wave of migration. The exhibition illuminates how these struggles and triumphs have shaped thediverse tapestry of America, raising important questions about what the future holds for
immigration policy and how pathways for legal migration can be expanded.
A highlight of the exhibition is the inclusion of contemporary works by Arizona-based immigrant artists, each bringing personal stories to life:
● Anh-Thuy Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American artist, explores themes of cultural identity and migration through photography, video, and performance art, offering poignant insights into her own transformative journey.
● Safwat Saleem, originally from Pakistan, uses humor and satire in his multidisciplinary work to challenge cultural narratives and advocate for joy and preservation in immigrant experiences.
● Perla Segovia, born in Peru, uses glass and textile techniques to address social themes involving women and immigration, drawing on her diverse global experiences.
The exhibition will open with a special evening event on January 9, featuring a curator-led tour, remarks by Tucson immigration attorney Mo Goldman, and discussions with featured artists.
This exhibition was funded by a grant from Arizona Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional sponsorships from the James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation and local sponsor Long Realty Cares Foundation made this exhibition possible.
Exhibition Dates
January 9, 2025 – June 28, 2025
General Museum admission rates apply.
Location: Tucson Desert Art Museum
7000 E. Tanque Verde, Tucson, AZ 85715
Museum Hours
Wednesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM
For more information, visit www.tucsonDART.org or contact krista@tucsonDART.org.
About the Tucson Desert Art Museum: The Tucson Desert Art Museum, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, opened its doors on November 1, 2013, with a mission to display art and artifacts of the Desert Southwest and its surrounding regions, and educate our guests about the history, cultures, and art of the region. At the core of the Museum is one of the Southwest’s premier collections of Navajo and Hopi
pre-1940s textiles as well as a diverse range of historical artifacts, classic and contemporary Southwestern paintings.