Desert X and Parker Palm Springs Launch Parker Sessions with Nicholas Galanin
Desert X has teamed up with the Parker Palm Springs to introduce Parker Sessions at the Amphitheater, a fresh series dedicated to arts, music, and design. Kicking off on October 16, the first session will feature a dialogue between contemporary artist and Desert X board member Nicholas Galanin and art collector Nancy Magoon. The conversation, led by Bryan Barcena, the West Coast Editor of Artforum, will delve into Galanin's artistic endeavors and his experiences in the Coachella Valley. Notably, his installation Never Forget was one of the highlights at Desert X 2021. After the discussion, Galanin will perform with his band Ya Tseen. Guest arrivals start at 6:30 PM, followed by the talk from 7:00 to 7:30 PM and music from 7:45 to 8:15 PM. VIP attendees can enjoy a seated dinner at mister parker's at 8:30 PM, hosted by Magoon and Galanin. The series aims to bring together innovative artists, musicians, filmmakers, and designers at the Palm Springs location.
Key facts
- Desert X announced a partnership with the Parker Palm Springs for the inaugural Parker Sessions at the Amphitheater.
- The opening session is scheduled for October 16.
- Nicholas Galanin, a Desert X board member and contemporary artist, will appear in conversation with collector and philanthropist Nancy Magoon.
- Bryan Barcena, West Coast Editor of Artforum, will moderate the conversation.
- Galanin's installation Never Forget was one of the most visited works at Desert X 2021.
- Galanin will perform with his band Ya Tseen, an indie pop and electronic music project.
- The event schedule includes guest arrival at 6:30 PM, artist talk from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, live music from 7:45 to 8:15 PM, and a VIP seated dinner at mister parker's at 8:30 PM.
- The series invites forward-thinking artists, musicians, filmmakers, and designers to create and converge.
Entities
Artists
- Nicholas Galanin
- Nancy Magoon
- Bryan Barcena
Institutions
- Desert X
- Parker Palm Springs
- Artforum
- Ya Tseen
- mister parker's
- Biennial Foundation
Locations
- Palm Springs
- United States
- Coachella Valley