Sisters Thelma, Vivian, Mary, and Betty preparing to thrash beans at the Pancho farm, 1950s; Courtesy of the Johnson Family
Terrol Dew Johnson + Aranda/Lasch
1971–2024, Sells, Arizona (Tohono O’odham Nation), active Sells, Arizona; Established 2003, New York, New York; active Tucson, Arizona, and Brooklyn, New York
TERROL DEW JOHNSON was a community leader, nationally recognized advocate for Native communities, and renowned artist. Johnson championed novel approaches to reestablishing cultural traditions, including the Pancho Farm; he was focused on teaching O’odham tribal members traditional farming techniques, food preparation, and wild harvesting. His award-winning artwork resides in the permanent collections of multiple national museums.
ARANDA\LASCH creates buildings, art, and software by deeply exploring culture, materials, and algorithmic processes. The studio is led by Benjamin Aranda, Joaquín Bonifaz and Chris Lasch.