A meticulously curated collection of rare, distinctive, and worldly objects sourced from markets, estate sales, antique malls, vintage boutiques, private collections, and extraordinary destinations across the globe— each hand-curated by TOWNLEY for its exceptional beauty, craftsmanship, provenance, and timeless appeal.

Located Downtown Joshua Tree inside ArtQueen | Curated by Shane & Yeslin Townley | The Alien Robot Museum (ARM) is not a spectacle—it is a curatorial lens on the present. Situated in Joshua Tree, ARM uses the figures of the alien and the robot as critical metaphors: the alien as the “other,” the displaced, the politicized body; the robot as the engineered future of labor, surveillance, and artificial intelligence.

In an era shaped by AI, humanoid robotics, and technological ambition—often associated with figures like Elon Musk or the current administration —ARM asks urgent questions: Who controls the algorithm? Who defines humanity? Who is labeled alien?

the ARM is not about science fiction...
...It is about now

Created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Nightmare Series reflects a time of global uncertainty, isolation, and emotional unrest. Each work captures an abstract psychological landscape shaped by fear, tension, and the surreal distortion of reality experienced during lockdown. Through layered textures, dark tonal shifts, and unsettling movement, Shane Townley transforms collective anxiety into powerful visual narratives. Although the entire series has now been sold, its presence remains as a testament to a moment in history when art became both a release and a mirror of the human condition. Viewers are invited to explore this haunting body of work as an archive of emotion, resilience, and transformation.

"BEAST" 104"X60" OIL ON CANVAS 2020

Born in Southern California, artist Shane Townley has spent decades creating emotionally driven contemporary landscapes and mixed-media works inspired by the American desert, memory, and human connection. After years working in galleries from Laguna Beach to New York City, Townley returned to the High Desert where the vast openness of Joshua Tree became central to his artistic voice.

His work blends atmospheric color, texture, abstraction, and storytelling, often exploring themes of isolation, hope, nostalgia, and the changing modern world. Alongside his studio practice, Townley is deeply involved in supporting local arts culture through exhibitions, community events, and creative collaborations in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley. His artwork has been collected nationally and featured in galleries, museums, and cultural spaces throughout California and beyond.