The Aspen Art Museum’s third annual Aspen ArtWeek and ArtCrush Gala kicked off on August 1st with a celebratory opening party presented by Prada. Held on the museum’s scenic rooftop, the event welcomed museum members and registered ArtCrush attendees who enjoyed a soundtrack by DJ Cardamami.
Other highlights from the week included a monumental installation within the caves of Aspen’s storied Smuggler Mine, by British artist Matt Copson, with composer Oliver Leith; singer/songwriter Alice Smith, accompanied by pianist Dennis Hamm, who performed a short, intimate set; and of course the 18th annual ArtCrush Gala co-chaired by Jamie Tisch and Sara Zilkha.
Guests included Domenico and Eleanore De Sole, Nairy Baghramian, Tata Harper, Jade and Nick Moss, Abigail Ross Goodman, Molly Epstein, Matt Copson, Stella Bottai, Nicola Lees, Eric Viner, Tatiana and Jonathan Lieberman, Chase Hall, Todd Gray, Roberto Lugo, and Katie and Amnon Rodan.
