MOAH, Getty Center in new collaboration

The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) has partnered with the Getty, and 70+ other organizations, for “PST ART: Art & Science Collide.”
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Lancaster Museum of Art and History will open “Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees,” as part of the Getty “PST ART: Art & Science Collide” initiative. The exhibition sheds light on the threatened Joshua tree and the fragile Mojave Desert ecosystem that sustains it. The project integrates natural history, indigenous knowledge, public policy, scientific research, and artistic expressions to emphasize the challenges facing the Joshua tree and conservation efforts.
With a focus on the impact of climate change, development, wildfires, and other threats, the exhibition explores the symbiotic relationships between Joshua trees, soil fungi, and moth pollinators, engaging a diverse audience interested in arts and environmental issues. “Desert Forest” features more than 50 historical and contemporary artists who have produced artworks that exemplify a range of ideas across myriad practices. The exhibition will remain on view from Saturday, Sept. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 29
Southern California’s landmark arts event, PST ART, offers more than 70 exhibitions from museums and other institutions across the region, all exploring the intersections of art and science, both past and present. Dozens of cultural, scientific, and community organizations will join the latest edition, “PST ART: Art & Science Collide,” with exhibitions on subjects ranging from ancient cosmologies to Indigenous sci-fi, and from environmental justice to artificial intelligence. “Art & Science Collide” will share groundbreaking research, create indelible experiences for the public, and generate new ways of understanding our complex world. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, visit pst.art.
The Lancaster Museum of Art and History is dedicated to strengthening awareness, enhancing accessibility, and igniting the appreciation of art, history, and culture in the Antelope Valley through dynamic exhibitions, innovative educational programs, creative community engagement, and a vibrant collection that celebrates the richness of the region. MOAH is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Thursdays until 8 p.m.
For more information, call the museum at (661) 723-6250 or visit www.lancastermoah.org.