In the heart of the Arizona desert lies Painted Rock—a site etched with centuries of Native American petroglyphs. These mysterious symbols tell stories of life, travel, and belief carved into stone.

“It does seem that the severity of the landscape sets cultural artifacts off in dramatic relief,” he said of the region. “The desert has always provided ... in the collections of The Museum of Modern ...

The nighttime ascent is the final highlight of this very Australian pilgrimage, the 223km (140-mile) Larapinta Trail from the desert city of Alice Springs through the West MacDonnell Range ...

The artist’s paintings of birds, butterflies, and bunnies captivated art lovers at the gallery’s opening reception.