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August 1, 2025

ArtCrush

ArtCrush 2025

Glenn Ligon. Photo: Paul Sepuya

Taking place on August 1, 2025, the gala will celebrate artist Glenn Ligon, recipient of the 2025 Lewis Family Art Award at the Aspen Art Museum.

Esteemed for his incisive explorations of history, identity, and language, Glenn Ligon has emerged as a pivotal figure in contemporary art. His powerful body of work redefines the role of art as a catalyst for cultural dialogue and social inquiry. As the 2025 honoree, Ligon joins a distinguished lineage of artists recognized for their profound contributions to the art world. In tandem with this award, the Aspen Art Museum will present a solo exhibition of his work in Winter 2025–2026, offering visitors the opportunity to delve into his oeuvre.

 

Aspen Art Museum’s 20th annual Art Crush will offer a range of artworks donated by major international artists through a live auction. The live auction and Gala will be held on Friday, August 1. For nearly two decades, the ArtCrush gala has been the largest annual fundraiser for the Aspen Art Museum, with proceeds supporting innovative exhibitions and dynamic educational programs that impact both local and international communities. The ArtCrush 2025 Auction Exhibition will be on view at the Museum beginning mid-July 2025, as the lead-up to the Gala.

The Museum’s auction partner, Christie’s, will be conducting the live auction during the ArtCrush gala. All of the works have been generously donated to the Museum by artists and galleries in support of the Museum’s artistic and educational programs. In celebration of the founding of the Aspen Art Museum by artists, the Museum is again inviting artists to retain a percentage of the value of their works for the second year in a row.