MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS
When was the last time you flew through a museum?
The Phoenix Airport Museum has more than 500 works of art. The program’s mission is to enhance the public’s experience by creating memorable environments in the airport that promote Arizona's unique artistic and cultural heritage. For images or more information, call (602) 273-2105.
Terminal 2, security checkpoint entry area
Through February 16, 2009
A Passion for Navajo Art
Jan Musial began collecting Navajo art 55 years ago, when he was ten years old. From reading Arizona Highways magazines, Musial learned about Navajo (Diné) artists and became fascinated with their artwork, particularly paintings, pottery and baskets.
Whenever possible, Musial buys his artwork directly from the artists themselves. He knows about 70 percent of the artists in his collection personally. The exhibition includes a few photographs Musial has taken of the artists when he has purchased artwork. He specializes in artwork from the 1930s to the present.
Through their art, Musial has learned to appreciate the Navajo heritage and the importance of preserving that heritage for generations to come.
