The sculpture will be unveiled in the Jura Mountains in November.

AIR draws inspiration from Aspen's legacy as a hub of innovation and the historic Aspen International Design Conference.

"There's kind of extreme, adrenaline junkie attitude to a lot of people who visit Aspen and you want exhibitions that match that energy," Merritt said.

It was one part benefit auction, one part rock concert, and one part church revival.

In many ways, Aspen Art Week is the the art world antithesis to the equally chic Miami Art Week.

The only thing in Aspen you'll want to avoid this summer is altitude sickness.

Allowing artists to keep a portion of the proceeds for the first time promotes "continuity, equitability, and sustainability," the museum's director said.

The former Aspen Art Museum director has launched her own platform.

She has been with the museum since 2005.

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