NEW MEXICO
Art of
With its colorful landscapes, immense skies, and clear light, New
Mexico has enticed countless artists to put down stakes within its
borders over the years. As a result, the state has long been home
to a thriving community of painters and sculptors. From the Taos
Society of Artists to Georgia O’Keeffe’s famed Ghost Ranch, the
Land of Enchantment has earned a special place in the history
of fi ne art, and numerous contemporary artists are carrying on
the state’s artistic legacy today. In the following section, explore a
diverse sampling of fi ne artists who hail from New Mexico.
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