Intersect Aspen Virtual Gallery opening July 22
Ayana V. Jackson. Aina, 5/8 2016. Archival pigment print on German etching paper. 51 x 30 inches. Edition of 8
Courtesy of David Klein Gallery
By Samantha Milowitz
Intersect Aspen, formally known as Art Aspen, will be holding their annual art fair digitally this year in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Historically, this event has brought together artists and galleries from all over the world, celebrating various types of art and culture. This year, the exhibition focuses primarily on a virtual method of showcasing work in the new digital era, but also includes a number of other forms of programming that range from silent auctions to online panels. Patrons of the arts can participate in the event from the comfort of their own homes starting July 22nd with the opening of Intersect Aspen’s digital viewing room. In this manner, Intersect Aspen has successfully prioritized both health and a deep appreciation for the arts, allowing patrons and artists alike to continue to find ways to enjoy what they love.
The exhibition will feature 110 galleries from 28 countries, some of which include Bitforms (New York, NY), Kopeikin (Los Angeles, CA), Taymour Grahne (London, UK), Fridman (New York, NY), Grimm (Amsterdam, Netherlands and New York, NY), and Sous Les Etoiles (New York, NY).
Jonathan Monaghan. Sentinel I 2020
Courtesy of bitforms gallery
Bitforms gallery features artists’ works such as a Jonathan Monaghan’s piece entitled “Sentinel I.” This installation is made of aluminum and 3-D gold plated brass. Monaghan is known for his elaborate installations, intertwining elements of video games and real life. The Fridman gallery features several works from artist Remy Jungerman’s series. Installations such as “Nkisi Neseki” represent the co-mingling of cultures and movements, including the Winti religion, the Maroon culture of Suriname, and the De Stijl movement. French photographer Georges Rousse is featured heavily through the Sous Les Etoiles gallery. In photos such as “Rognes,” Rousse appropriates demolished buildings into temporary works of art, existing only for his photographs.
The work being presented at Intersect Aspen is diverse in nature, celebrating a full spectrum of art, artists, and installations. For the first time, both Intersect Aspen and other galleries have made the difficult decision to transition art onto their websites in an effort to continue to share art with the world despite its embedded challenges. While patrons can agree that there is nothing quite like seeing pieces of art up-close, this year’s virtual exhibition will allow for more leg room for artists and galleries.
Intersect Aspen’s objective is to unite different cultures and erode existing cultural barriers through the collective display of art. In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement and COVID-spurned prejudice, this exhibition celebrates all forms, mediums, and people, regardless of background or identity.
To view the art fair, please visit Intersect Aspen online.
