The Facts
Lisson Gallery announced that Kelly Akashi's work 'Aspen Daisy Chain' (2026) will be featured in the Aspen Art Museum's ArtCrush 2026 Live Auction on July 31, 2026. The piece employs glass-blowing and bronze casting, themes central to Akashi's exploration of impermanence and the natural world. Her practice often incorporates her own body and meticulous renderings of flora, emphasizing fragility and cosmic scale.
The Signal
The ArtCrush auction is a benefit for the Aspen Art Museum, supporting its exhibitions and programs. Akashi's inclusion in this high-profile event, alongside her representation by Lisson Gallery, signals growing institutional and collector interest in her materially-driven, conceptually rich work. The auction provides a platform for her practice to reach a broader audience within the contemporary art market.
- Artists: Kelly Akashi
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Museums: Aspen Art Museum
- Locations: Aspen
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