Installation view of Sanford Biggers, Unsui (Mirror).

This philosophy is one that guidesDesert X, a recurring site-specific, international art exhibition.

Teeming with living organisms, the pyramid is animated, constantly shifting in appearance.

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Sanford Biggers, “Unsui (Mirror).” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Sarah Meyohas also plays with movement inTruth Arrives in Slanted Beams.

The effect, Desert X writes, stir[s] a longing for the deserts ever-present water.

Desert X will be open through May 11, 2025, in Coachella Valley, CA.

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Sarah Meyohas, “Truth Arrives in Slanted Beams.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

To learn more about this years installations, visit theDesert X website.

Installation view of Sarah Meyohas, Truth Arrives in Slanted Beams.

(Photo: Lance Gerber)

Installation view of Ronald Rael, Adobe Oasis.

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Sarah Meyohas, “Truth Arrives in Slanted Beams.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Installation view of Agnes Denes, The Living Pyramid, at Sunnylands Center & Gardens.

(Photo: Lance Gerber)

Installation view of Alison Saar, Soul Service Station.

Installation view of Jose Davila, The act of being together.

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Sarah Meyohas, “Truth Arrives in Slanted Beams.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

(Photo: Lance Gerber)

Installation view of Muhannad Shono, What Remains.

(Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Ronald Rael, “Adobe Oasis.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Ronald Rael, “Adobe Oasis.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Agnes Denes, “The Living Pyramid,” at Sunnylands Center & Gardens. (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Agnes Denes, “The Living Pyramid,” at Sunnylands Center & Gardens. (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Agnes Denes, “The Living Pyramid,” at Sunnylands Center & Gardens. (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Cannupa Hanska Luger, “G. H. O. S. T. Ride (Generative Habitation Operating System Technology).” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Alison Saar, “Soul Service Station.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Alison Saar, “Soul Service Station.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Jose Dávila, “The act of being together.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Jose Dávila, “The act of being together.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Raphael Hefti, “Five things you can’t wear on TV.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Raphael Hefti, “Five things you can’t wear on TV.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Muhannad Shono, “What Remains.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)

Desert X 2025 art exhibition, featuring 11 installations, opens in California’s Coachella desert.

Installation view of Muhannad Shono, “What Remains.” (Photo: Lance Gerber)