In archaeology, discoveries typically prompt more questions than answers. For Max Lehman, who studies Pre-Columbian art history, what we don’t know—and may never—about ancient peoples and civilizations is what makes the discipline so compelling.

“Petro who is Predicting the Unpredictable” (2026), ceramic with acrylic and metallic paint, 12 x 11 x 8 inches
“The Malachite Mage” (2026), ceramic with acrylic and metallic paint, 14 x 14 x 7 inches
“Mayan Max and His Pre-Colo iPad” (2026), glazed ceramic, 10.5 x 9 x 7 inches
“The Duchess of Digital Data” (2026), ceramic with acrylic and metallic paint, 25.5 x 16 x 11 inches
“The Sapphire Sage” (2026), ceramic with acrylic and metallic paint, 16 x 12.5 x 7 inches
“The Hope for Environmental Renewal” (2026), ceramic with acrylic and metallic paint, 15 x 8 x 8 inches
“Fiery Phineas and His Tablet of Doom” (2026), glazed ceramic, 10.5 x 9 x 7 inches
“Cecil Sunspot” (2026), ceramic with acrylic and metallic paint, 13 x 11 x 7.5 inches