LOCATION: SPEAKEASY AT PIONEERTOWN MOTEL

Few artists have shaped contemporary visual culture across as many mediums today.

From the experimental sound and visual language of DEVO to globally recognized street iconography and activist design, both artists have built practices rooted in independence, risk-taking, and constant reinvention.

Moderated by Candice Lawler, co-founder of the High Desert Art Fair, this conversation will also feature author and musician Harper Simon, whose recent book with Mark Mothersbaugh explores the creative philosophy behind Mothersbaugh’s expansive artistic practice.

Together they will discuss the intersections of music, graphic language, political expression, and the discipline required to sustain a creative life over decades. Expect a wide-ranging conversation on process, failure, reinvention, and the cultural shifts that have shaped their work.

Set in the high desert—long a magnet for artists who resist convention—this is a rare opportunity to hear three influential creative voices in dialogue, live and unfiltered.