where it will be shown until June 23. “These images represent a time and culture long gone and far away,” she said. “This exhibition provides a look into the past that no one has seen and is a beautiful part of Arizona’s history. My grandfather had access to people and places that most did not, and it provides its audience an opportunity to learn.” But as you stroll through the exhibit and enjoy the photography, it’s hard to think of it as a bygone era. It’s also hard to imagine someone of Barry Goldwater’s stature in politics being the man behind the lens. It’s a testament to what we should want from a public servant — someone who went into office not for their own personal gain, but for a love of the people and places they take a vow to protect. The glimpse into the past provided by Goldwater’s images reminded me of what we all should value about today’s Arizona, and indeed today’s world. They are the things that make Arizona what it was in the past, but also what it is today and what it should aspire to become in the future. The past, illuminating the future, just as Larson told me. It’s the embrace of and respect for cultures and individuals in all walks of life, the love and appreciation of the natural environment, the desire to preserve what makes us who we are for future generations — those are the things that struck me most about Barry Goldwater’s photography. If we can embrace those ideals in this challenging age, if we can use them as a north star that guides how we prepare for the future, then I suppose we’ll be OK. And if you need a reminder of why this is so important, take some time to head over to SMoW, and see the world through Barry Goldwater’s eyes for just a little while. To learn more visit, scottsdalemuseumwest.org . “Totem Pole” ( 1967, Barry M. Goldwater, Courtesy of the Barry & Peggy Goldwater Foundation ) Tom Evans CONTRIBUTING EDITOR @TEvans927 32 FRONTDOORS MEDIA | FEBRUARY 2019 NEXT DOORS CONTINUED