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08/28/2026

We were excited to welcome first-time exhibitor Markowicz Fine Art to Intersect Aspen 2026.

The gallery presented a vibrant selection of contemporary work by Hunt Rettig, Rachel Bergeret, Annalù, Beau Simmons, Antoine Dufilho, and others. Highlights ranged from Annalù’s luminous “Dreamcatcher – Tiffany in the Heart” to Bergeret’s fashion-inspired sculptural figures, Simmons’s images of the contemporary American West, and Dufilho’s dynamic automotive sculptures.

Established in 2010, Markowicz Fine Art represents internationally recognized and emerging artists from its locations in Miami and Southern California. The gallery came to Aspen drawn by its sophisticated collecting community, the connections between its Aspen and coastal clients, and the energy surrounding Aspen Art Week.

For the team, it was an opportunity to fall in love with Aspen.

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08/26/2026

Why do galleries and artists choose Intersect Aspen? 🤔

For the opportunity to truly connect with thoughtful collectors, a globally minded community, and people who have time to engage deeply with the work.

Exhibitors value a fair where artists can stand out, advanced work is appreciated, and meaningful conversations unfold at a more considered pace. They return to introduce new artists to Aspen, reconnect familiar names with collectors from across the country and build lasting relationships with the community.

They also recognize Intersect Aspen’s commitment to its exhibitors, from thoughtful organization and collaborative partnerships to meaningful marketing that helps galleries reach new audiences and generate sales.

This spirit of discovery helped make 2026 our most successful edition yet: record attendance, record artwork sales, 30 artists in attendance and 15 programs across the fair and Aspen’s leading cultural spaces.

What brings you to Intersect Aspen—the artists, the conversations or the thrill of discovering something unexpected?

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Winston Wächter Fine Art Taylor Fine Art Nikolas Soren Goodich Hilton Contemporary

There's still time to make your collection part of something bigger Art for ACF, Intersect Aspen's initiative with Aspen...
08/17/2026

There's still time to make your collection part of something bigger

Art for ACF, Intersect Aspen's initiative with Aspen Community Foundation, continues online through August 31. Participating galleries have designated select works, with 15 percent of net proceeds supporting ACF's work strengthening communities across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys.

Among the works still available: Glen Wexler's "Ascension" with Fabrik Projects, Paul Nicklen's "Face to Face" with Hilton Contemporary, and Oksana Mas's "Immersion 3" with SEA Contemporary Art.

Explore the full selection and collect with purpose:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/65c9194371740341d5501f52/t/6a831927fde3f87654b98bc3/1786976552203/Intersect-Aspen-2026-Art-For-ACF-Benefit_Aug31.pdf

08/13/2026

Shima Shanti transforms beeswax, earth pigments, resin, and fire into luminous, layered works 🖌️

Working in the ancient art of encaustic, Shanti builds her paintings through a meticulous process of layering, fusing, excavation, and refinement. Each work can contain more than 50 layers of beeswax, with every layer fused to the one beneath it using the flame of a torch.

Inspired by water in motion and spirit, Shanti works with a distilled palette of whites, earth tones, blues, greens, and teals. Ripples, marks, and subtle variations remain visible across the surface, revealing traces of the artist’s hand and creating the luminosity and depth that define her work.

From the preparation of Baltic birch panels to the final layers of wax and fire, every detail becomes part of the finished painting.

Take a closer look at Shima Shanti’s process and presentation with Peace Waters at Intersect Aspen.

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08/12/2026

For Maybaum Gallery, one of the most important parts of an art fair is simple: seeing 👀

This year, the gallery brought together artists whose practices reward that kind of close looking, with presentations defined by material, texture, and dimension.

San Francisco-based Kirk Maxson creates intricate works from hand-cut and hand-carved leaves modeled after native plants, while Seoul-based Ilhwa Kim builds richly textured surfaces from thousands of hand-dyed, hand-rolled pieces of mulberry paper. The presentation also featured Sonoma-based Nathan Wong, Oakland-based Sanjay Vora, and John Miranda, whose encaustic works create highly tactile, layered surfaces.

These are qualities that can be difficult to fully understand through a screen. Art fairs give collectors the opportunity to experience the scale, texture, and physical presence of a work firsthand, while creating space for conversations with the galleries and artists behind it.

That connection is part of what continues to bring Maybaum Gallery back to Aspen.

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A record-setting year for Intersect Aspen, recognized by The Aspen Times 🥳In its recap of an extraordinary 2026 Art Week...
08/10/2026

A record-setting year for Intersect Aspen, recognized by The Aspen Times 🥳

In its recap of an extraordinary 2026 Art Week in Aspen, the Times highlighted Intersect’s strongest edition to date, with new records in attendance, artwork sales, collector engagement, and community participation.

Over five days at the Aspen Ice Garden, more than 15 public programs brought together internationally recognized artists, curators, collectors, and cultural leaders, culminating in a closing conversation between artist Paula Crown and MoMA Board President Sarah Arison.

The piece also spotlights strong gallery results, including Hilton Contemporary’s placements of works by Jacob Gils, Cristina "Mitty" Mittermeier, and Intersect Aspen 2026 Artist Award winner Paul Nicklen Photography, as well as new commissions for Carole Feuerman Sculpture following the Aspen presentations of “Christina” and “The Golden Mean.”

All in all, a remarkable week for art and culture across the city.

📰 Read the full article: https://www.aspentimes.com/news/mountain-mayhem-an-extraordinary-art-week-in-aspen/

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Galerie Magazine covered Aspen Art Week 2026, reporting that Intersect Aspen Art + Design returned for its sixteenth yea...
08/07/2026

Galerie Magazine covered Aspen Art Week 2026, reporting that Intersect Aspen Art + Design returned for its sixteenth year with its strongest edition yet, record sales included. CEO Tim von Gal called it “the most successful art fair we have produced.”

The piece pointed to Carole Feuerman’s sculptures “The Golden Mean” and “Christina”—installed in Gondola Plaza by Hilton Contemporary and Intersect Aspen—alongside works by Robert Rauschenberg, Wilfredo Lam, Paula Crown, Fernando Botero, and Paul Nicklen. Colorado galleries also had a strong showing, with Himmeljord Arts and Casterline Goodman Gallery among those placing work with collectors throughout the week.

Galerie also traced the week around the fair: The Little Nell as a longtime hub for collectors, newcomers White Elephant Aspen and MOLLIE Aspen, and Anderson Ranch Arts Center 60th season, alongside Aspen Meadows Resort's Herbert Bayer-designed campus.

Read the full piece here: https://galeriemagazine.com/aspens-high-summer-art-scene-comes-into-focus/

Thank you to Scott Drevnig for the coverage.
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Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies

08/06/2026

One of the things that has always made Intersect Aspen special isn't just the art on the walls, it's the community that forms around it. 🤜🤛

Last week, collectors, artists, galleries, designers, curators, cultural institutions, and first-time visitors came together in the Aspen to celebrate creativity across disciplines.

Intersect leadership (and brothers) Tim von Gal and Dirk von Gal often say that Intersect Aspen has never been about telling people what to like. It's about creating a welcoming place where everyone can discover something they love. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply curious, there's room to engage, ask questions, and connect.

That spirit was reflected throughout this year's fair, from conversations with our cultural partners and thought-provoking programming to the incredible presentations from galleries around the world. Together, they demonstrated how art can inspire curiosity and deepen our understanding of one another.

To Tim and Dirk: thank you for making Intersect Aspen 2026 such a meaningful gathering. They are a true testament that the arts thrive when people come together.

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Thank you to The Aspen Times for spotlighting Carole Feuerman Sculpture's monumental installation, "The Golden Mean," no...
08/04/2026

Thank you to The Aspen Times for spotlighting Carole Feuerman Sculpture's monumental installation, "The Golden Mean," now on view at the base of Aspen Mountain alongside "Christina" at the Upper Gondola Plaza.

The Golden Mean captures the poised moment before a diver leaps and is a meditation on balance, resilience, and the courage to embrace the unknown. As Feuerman shared, her sculptures are about far more than realism; they invite reflection on the quiet space where strength and vulnerability coexist.

Presented by Hilton Contemporary, these public installations extend the fair beyond the Aspen Ice Garden, bringing world-class contemporary sculpture into the heart of the community.

Read the full article: https://www.aspentimes.com/news/from-paris-to-aspen-feuermans-golden-mean-arrives/

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That's a wrap on Intersect Aspen 2026 🤝Our final day brought the fair to a thoughtful close with "Art & Social Conscious...
08/02/2026

That's a wrap on Intersect Aspen 2026 🤝

Our final day brought the fair to a thoughtful close with "Art & Social Consciousness," a conversation featuring Paula Crown and Sarah Arison, exploring the ways artists and cultural leaders can inspire dialogue, connection, and positive change.

Over the past five days, Intersect Aspen welcomed extraordinary galleries, artists, collectors, curators, and designers from around the world. Together, you made this year's fair a vibrant celebration of creativity and discovery.

To our exhibiting galleries, participating artists, cultural partners, sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and every visitor who joined us—thank you for making Intersect Aspen 2026 such a memorable edition.

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Intersect Aspen 2026, VIP Opening & Reception. Photo: Daniel Bayer

Paula Crown, Tim von Gal, and Sarah Arison

Image from Art & Social Consciousness event.

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