Taos in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Kenneth Adams

1897-1966

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023

1. Kenneth Adams Marker

Inscription.

Kenneth Adams was the youngest and last member to be voted into the Taos Society of Artists. After receiving his formal art education at The Art Institute of Chicago and The Art Students League in New York, Adams sought further training in Europe. In order to be near his former teacher, Andrew Dasburg, Adams moved to Taos in 1924. It was Dasburg who had the greatest influence on Adams' style and development. Adams had great respect for the Native American and Hispanic cultures, featuring both in his portraiture and depictions of their seasonal activities. His work is characterized by a simplicity of form and faceted images, suggesting a modernist approach. He was the first artist-in-residence and a member of the faculty. at the University of New Mexico.

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The Mission Church

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 36° 24.358′ N, 105° 34.624′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. Marker is on Ledoux Street west of New Mexico Route 240, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 237 Ledoux St, Taos NM 87571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Harwood Museum (a few steps from this marker); Ernest Blumenschein (within

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shouting distance of this marker); William Herbert "Buck" Dunton (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Pintor (within shouting distance of this marker); Ledoux Street (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Taos Plaza (about 600 feet away); Guadalupe Plaza (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Taos Plaza (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taos.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023

2. Kenneth Adams Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.