It s not just wildflowers that bloom in California this time of year it s also when massive art installations blossom across the Coachella Valley.
Every two years, a group of international artists creates a variety of site-specific works for Desert X in and around Palm Springs, many set against the massive wind farms that pepper the landscape.
Visually and tangibly responding to a deeply unpopular Desert X decision to partner with the repressive Saudi Arabian theocracy for an exhibit there, many of this year s artists are making bold statements about women s rights, diversity, immigration, land use, indigenous communities and various political and historical issues tied to the valley.