Every two years, the desert becomes more than just a breathtaking backdrop—it transforms into a living gallery of contemporary art. And this spring, Desert X 2025 has returned to the Coachella Valley, offering another powerful series of site-specific installations that challenge, inspire, and awaken the senses.
Running now through May 5, 2025, Desert X brings together international artists whose works engage with the desert landscape in thought-provoking and visually stunning ways. This year's theme centers on connection—between people, the environment, and the invisible histories that shape our collective experience.
Whether you're an art lover, an explorer, or just looking for a fresh way to spend a spring weekend, Desert X 2025 is one of the most inspiring things you can do here in the desert. And thanks to the Desert X mobile app, it's easier than ever to enjoy the full experience. The app offers details about each installation and routes you directly to the artworks, guiding you through the Coachella Valley’s vast and varied landscape.
A Few Highlights from This Year’s Installations:
“The Act of Being Together” by Paloma Contreras Lomas
This emotionally resonant piece explores the power and complexity of human relationships. Constructed as a sculptural gathering place, the work invites viewers to sit, connect, and reflect on how we build community. It’s a physical space for conversations—about love, loss, identity, and the meaning of togetherness.
“Truth Arrives in Slanted Beams” by Torkwase Dyson
This bold, architectural work uses sculptural geometry and shadow to explore how light reveals hidden truths. Dyson’s piece speaks to the desert’s deep history and the stories buried beneath its surface. It’s both a monument and a meditation, asking visitors to slow down, shift perspective, and see with new eyes.
How to Explore
To fully experience Desert X 2025, download the Desert X app, available on both iOS and Android. It includes a detailed map, artist information, audio guides, and turn-by-turn directions to each piece—making it easy to plan your route and learn the meaning behind the work as you go.
Whether you're visiting one installation or all of them, Desert X makes for the perfect spring day trip or weekend adventure. Bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and get ready to see the desert like never before.
Art. Nature. Reflection. Connection.
Desert X 2025 isn't just an art show—it's an experience that connects people and place in unforgettable ways. Come see how creativity transforms the landscape and opens new ways of thinking, being, and seeing the world around us.
👉 Visit desertx.org to learn more and start planning your journey.
