Miranda July to Keynote Aspen Art Museum's 2026 AIR Festival
The second annual AIR festival at the Aspen Art Museum is set to commence on July 27, 2026, coinciding with Aspen Art Week. Miranda July, an American author, artist, and filmmaker, will serve as the keynote speaker. This year’s theme, "Figures in a Landscape," draws inspiration from Joseph Losey's 1970 thriller, expanding upon last year's exploration of art and technology. Argentine sculptor Adrián Villar Rojas will headline the event with a significant exhibition of new works. Camille Henrot, a French interdisciplinary artist, will debut her first theatrical piece, a tragicomedy centered on New York, commissioned by several partners. The festival will also feature performances by Ivan Cheng, Lyle Ashton Harris, and the duo Los Thuthanaka, running from July 27 to July 31, 2026.
Key facts
- Aspen Art Museum will hold its second-annual AIR festival from July 27–31, 2026.
- Miranda July will deliver the keynote address.
- The festival theme is 'Figures in a Landscape,' inspired by Joseph Losey's 1970 thriller.
- Adrián Villar Rojas will anchor the event with a show of new works.
- Camille Henrot will stage her first theatrical production, commissioned by Performa, Aspen Art Museum, Wheeler Opera House, and LYRA Foundation.
- Ivan Cheng will present his first U.S. performance.
- Matthew Barney returns with a sculptural installation titled Old Snowmass Parallax.
- Lucy Raven will present Murderers Bar (2025) with a new score by Deantoni Parks.
Entities
Artists
- Miranda July
- Adrián Villar Rojas
- Camille Henrot
- Ivan Cheng
- Los Thuthanaka
- Lyle Ashton Harris
- Matthew Barney
- Lucy Raven
- Deantoni Parks
- Charlap Hyman & Herrero
- Sigrid Lauren
- Estelle Hoy
- Vic Brooks
- Nicola Lees
Institutions
- Aspen Art Museum
- Performa
- Wheeler Opera House
- LYRA Foundation
Locations
- Aspen
- United States
- Aspen Mountain
- New York