There’s no shortage of natural beauty in Arizona, from blooming saguaro flowers to picturesque mountain views. But what about the manmade artwork in the Grand Canyon State?
Cities all over the country have their staple artwork: Chicago has the Bean, St. Louis has the Gateway Arch and Phoenix has the Roosevelt Row Arts District. These murals and sculptures are well-known for good reason, but there are also plenty of “hidden gem” art pieces across Arizona and the United States.
Rivers Art surveyed 3,002 art lovers to weigh in on which lesser-known landmarks they most want to experience in person. Three Arizona art pieces made the list. Here’s what to know about them and how to see them yourself.
‘Knight Rise’ at SMoCA
“Knight Rise,” located in the Nancy and Art Schwalm Sculpture Garden at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, was created by internationally acclaimed artist James Turrell. The permanent “skyspace” is a circular chamber with an open roof that frames the sky like a canvas…