Lawrence Weiner receives 2017 Aspen Award for Art
The Aspen Art Museum has announced that Lawrence Weiner will be the recipient of the Aspen Award for Art in 2017, honoring his significant contributions to contemporary art. The award ceremony is set to take place during the museum's ArtCrush fundraising event on August 4, 2017. Past recipients of this prestigious recognition include well-known figures like Richard Tuttle, Ed Ruscha, and Marilyn Minter, among others. This announcement was made public on February 23, 2017, as part of the museum's ongoing commitment to celebrating artistic excellence.
Key facts
- Lawrence Weiner wins 2017 Aspen Award for Art
- Award given by Aspen Art Museum
- Award presented at ArtCrush fundraising event on 4 August 2017
- Previous winners include Richard Tuttle, Ed Ruscha, Fred Tomaselli, Marilyn Minter, Roni Horn, Ernesto Neto, Lorna Simpson, Gabriel Orozco
- Announcement date: 23 February 2017
Entities
Artists
- Lawrence Weiner
- Richard Tuttle
- Ed Ruscha
- Fred Tomaselli
- Marilyn Minter
- Roni Horn
- Ernesto Neto
- Lorna Simpson
- Gabriel Orozco
Institutions
- Aspen Art Museum
Locations
- Aspen
- United States