Originals Exhibition

October 16, 2026 – January 31, 2027

Originals invites visitors to experience Taliesin West through the eyes of contemporary artists and discover what inspires them (about Taliesin West or the exhibition) to create something original in their own lives—whether a work of art, a new idea, a fresh perspective, or a meaningful change in how they live.

Every original begins with inspiration.

For artists Future Retrieval, that inspiration was Taliesin West. After spending time immersed in Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert laboratory, they created a series of original works that respond to the architecture, landscape, history, and spirit of the site.

Now it’s your turn.

As you explore the exhibition, you’ll encounter unexpected installations woven throughout Wright’s iconic spaces—objects, textures, forms, and ideas that reveal how one place can inspire many different creative responses.

Originals is more than art. It’s an invitation to ask yourself:
• What inspires me?
• What idea have I been waiting to pursue?
• What perspective have I not considered?
• What could I create if I looked at the world differently?
Whether it’s a work of art, a new way of thinking, a personal project, or a change in how you live, every original begins with a spark. Find yours at Taliesin West.

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Experience Originals. Create Your Own.
– Or –
Discover Your Inspiration

DETAILS
This exhibition is available as part of the Self-Guided Audio Tour October 16, 2026-January 31, 2027.

SCHEDULE
Originals
October 16, 2026 – January 31, 2027

PRICES
Available during Regular Season as part of the Self-Guided Audio Tour.
Adults $44
Youth (6-17) $22
Members – Free with Membership

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About the Artist: Future Retrieval – Katie Parker and Guy Michael Davis

Founded in 2008, Katie Parker and Guy Michael Davis have been collaborating under the name Future Retrieval, mining archives and museums to digitally collect and make objects that reexamine the history of decorative arts. Davis and Parker currently reside in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Parker is a Professor in the School of Art at Arizona State University.

Katie Parker and Guy Davis headshots for Exhibition