Jay Zeiger A'65 and Geraldine Fiskus A'65

Off Center

Jay Zeiger A'65 and Geraldine Fiskus A'65 are two of the artists featured in Off Center: New Mexico Art, 1970-2000, an exhibition at The New Mexico Museum of Art. Off Center is a survey of the last three decades of the twentieth century, a pivotal time in which numerous artists relocated to New Mexico, drawn by its distinctive climate and landscape, its rich diversity of cultures, and its strong reputation as a center for the visual arts.

On display from June 8, 2024 to May 4, 2025. Click here for details.

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