In Aspen’s Paepcke Park, many local artists have activated the space in ways that attract locals and tourists alike to share in art and creation. One of these activations, made possible by a collaboration between internationally renowned artist Sanford Biggers, Buckhorn Productions, Desert X and Aspen Public Art, is “Unsui (Mirror).” Biggers’ installation features two […]
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Unveiling of Aspen’s first public art installation echoes Carbondale precedent
Aspen is embarking on a new artistic journey with its first-ever public art installation as part of its new Public Arts Plan. The inaugural project, a temporary street mural near the Wheeler Opera House, will be unveiled during the opening weekend of the Aspen Ideas Festival. On June 25, from 10am to 4pm, community members […]
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‘Helping Hands’ slated for removal
As noted in a Sept. 14 Sopris Sun article, “Carbondale Report: Full Panel, full agenda, full audience”, Carbondale’s “Public Arts Commission (CPAC) voted to remove Stephen Lock’s deteriorating ‘Helping Hands’ sculpture located next to the Near New at Third and Main since 1991.” The news trickled out to the community, and some have expressed their […]