The "Junk Dada" assemblage sculptures of African American artist Noah Purifoy (1917–2004) are collected by the world's finest museums, but some of his coolest works can be seen for free at his former outdoor desert studio about 6 miles north of Joshua Tree. Toilets, tires, monitors, bicycles and beds are among the eclectic castoffs Purifoy turned variously into political statements, social criticism or just plain nonsense. Pick up a pamphlet for a self-guided tour.
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