Shahryar Nashat's Raw Is the Red Installed at Aspen Art Museum
On the roof terrace of the Aspen Art Museum, Shahryar Nashat’s sculptural installation, Raw Is the Red, can be seen against the backdrop of Aspen Mountain. This piece includes a vitrine that showcases a 'meat object'—a depiction of raw flesh on powder-coated steel, enveloped in acrylic gel—as well as a pink marble obelisk that matches the artist's height. Originally unveiled in 2022 at the Bluhm Family Terrace of the Art Institute of Chicago, this version in Aspen juxtaposes urban design with a snowy mountain setting. Mirrored panels echo the surroundings, and red and pink hues enhance the winter scenery. The exhibition is curated by Jordan Carter (Dia Art Foundation) and Susanne Ghez (Art Institute of Chicago), with organization by Stella Bottai, Daniel Merritt, and Gemma Goette.
Key facts
- Raw Is the Red is by Shahryar Nashat.
- The installation is on the roof terrace of the Aspen Art Museum.
- It features a vitrine with a 'meat object' on powder-coated steel covered in acrylic gel.
- A pink marble obelisk is scaled to the artist's height.
- The work was first shown at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2022.
- The Aspen setting contrasts with the Chicago skyline.
- Mirrored panels reflect the mountain environment.
- Curated by Jordan Carter and Susanne Ghez; organized by Stella Bottai, Daniel Merritt, and Gemma Goette.
Entities
Artists
- Shahryar Nashat
Institutions
- Aspen Art Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Dia Art Foundation
- Gladstone Gallery
- David Kordansky Gallery
- Sylvia Kouvali
Locations
- Aspen
- United States
- Chicago
- Aspen Mountain
- Bluhm Family Terrace