Art In Unexpected Places

Inspired by Aspen's long history as a vibrant arts and culture community, Art in Unexpected Places (ArtUP) launched in 2005 to exhibit the works of contemporary artists across our resort in unique ways. The program is grounded in the belief that artistic works should be accessible and universal—cutting across class, race, and politics—and celebrates contemporary art’s spirit of spontaneity.

For 20 years, our lift tickets have been a blank canvas and our mountains a museum. The roster of world-renowned artists we’ve hosted includes Haruki Murakami, David Shrigley, Jim Hodges, Walter Niedermayer, Rashid Johnson, Claudia Comte, and more. This year, we add Los Angeles-based creator Alex Israel to the list.