Aspen Art Week 2026: Record Sales, AIR Festival, and ArtCrush Gala
In late July 2026, Aspen's art scene was vibrant with significant events such as the Aspen Art Museum's AIR festival and ArtCrush gala, along with the Intersect Aspen Art + Design fair and activities at Anderson Ranch Arts Center. Celebrating its 16th edition, Intersect reported impressive sales and featured remarkable pieces, including Carole Feuerman's sculptures like The Golden Mean, alongside works by Robert Rauschenberg and Wilfredo Lam. CEO Tim von Gal declared it their most successful fair yet. Running from July 27–31, AIR centered on "Figures in a Landscape," showcasing performances by Camille Henrot and others. ArtCrush, held on July 31, honored Adrián Villar Rojas, with hospitality from The Little Nell and Hotel Jerome, and fashion involvement from ZEGNA and Prada.
Key facts
- Intersect Aspen Art + Design ran July 28 through August 1, 2026, at the Aspen Ice Garden.
- AIR festival took place July 27–31 throughout Aspen and at the Aspen Art Museum.
- ArtCrush gala was held on July 31, honoring Adrián Villar Rojas.
- Intersect reported record sales and its most successful edition yet.
- Carole Feuerman's The Golden Mean was installed in Gondola Plaza by Hilton Contemporary and Intersect Aspen.
- AIR's theme was 'Figures in a Landscape'.
- Anderson Ranch Arts Center celebrated its 60th anniversary.
- ZEGNA was the ArtCrush gala sponsor.
Entities
Artists
- Carole Feuerman
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Wilfredo Lam
- Paula Crown
- Fernando Botero
- Paul Nicklen
- Donna Isham
- Carina M. Schott
- Lisa Kinzelberg
- Camille Henrot
- Kali Malone
- Morgan Bassichis
- Matthew Barney
- Lucy Raven
- Deantoni Parks
- Lyle Ashton Harris
- Adrián Villar Rojas
- Robert A. Pruitt
- Yana Payusova
- Kennedy Yanko
- Paul Soldner
- Cherie Hiser
- Peter Voulkos
- Sam Maloof
- Antonin Tron
- Lisa Eisner
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
- Ermenegildo Zegna
Institutions
- Aspen Art Museum
- Intersect Aspen Art + Design
- Anderson Ranch Arts Center
- Hilton Contemporary
- Casterline|Goodman Gallery
- Himmeljord Arts
- Aspen Film
- The Little Nell
- Element 47
- Ajax Tavern
- White Elephant Aspen
- LoLa 41
- Mollie Aspen
- Petit Trois
- Aspen Meadows
- ZEGNA
- Balmain
- Libertine
- Marfa Stance
- Prada
- Salon 94 Design
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Aspen
- United States
- Gondola Plaza
- Aspen Ice Garden
- Aspen Chapel
- Hotel Jerome
- Eiffel Tower
- Paris
- France