Newly exhibiting artists announcements:
Aspen’s 212GALLERY will make its debut at Intersect Aspen 2025, presenting a focused exhibition of work by Shepard Fairey—one of the world’s most influential and provocative contemporary artists. With a career spanning nearly 35 years, Fairey’s work bridges fine art, street culture, and social discourse. He is perhaps best known for his iconic HOPE portrait, now part of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery collection. To date, Fairey has completed more than 135 large-scale public murals worldwide, redefining the role of street art and its impact on civic identity and global discourse.

Jackson Fine Art will be presenting the work of Michael Stipe, the multifaceted artist, producer, and singer/songwriter for the first time at Intersect Aspen. Best known as the frontman of the legendary band R.E.M., Stipe’s creative legacy extends far beyond music. Over the past four decades, he has built a compelling multidisciplinary art practice that spans video, soundscapes, sculpture, and photographic and digital imagery. His work continues to push boundaries and explore the interplay between identity, memory, and media, marking an exciting addition to the fair’s 2025 edition. Jackson Fine Art will feature Stipe’s photography and sculpture at Intersect Aspen 2025. In addition to Stipe, Jackson Fine Art will also debut the work of Cig Harvey at the fair. Harvey is a British born artist and writer, who lives in Maine, USA, working in large-scale color photography and creative non-fiction.

Attending in-person: Must see artists and special guests
A distinguished list of internationally acclaimed artists, galleries and visionary curators will engage and contribute to making this year’s program impactful to the art community. Luminary artists in attendance and speakers to include: 

Donna Isham will exhibit with Varvara Roza Gallery, bringing her interdisciplinary approach to Intersect Aspen. A recent Artist-in-Residence at Anderson Ranch Arts Center with strong ties to Colorado’s art community, Isham will present Carousel (2023), a collaborative mixed media work co-created with her husband, composer Mark Isham. The large-scale piece combines vibrant acrylic, ink, and graphite with an original soundscape, offering an immersive, multi-sensory experience that reflects her evolving fusion of visual art and sound.

Cristina Mittermeier, who is recognized as a Smithsonian Conservation Photographer of the Year and as one of the top Latinos Most Dedicated to Climate Action. Paul Nicklen, who has won more than 30 of conservation and photography's most prestigious awards, including the BBC's Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the World Press Photo for Photojournalism, will also be in attendance. David Drebin will also exhibit his photography alongside the work of Mittermeier and Nicklen, who are all represented by Hilton Contemporary. 

Painter Tracy Rocca will be at Intersect Aspen (represented by Winston Wächter Fine Art) as well as Gino Miles (Saddle Road Contemporary), well known for his large-scale sculptures. Topher Straus (bG Gallery), a Fourth generation Coloradoan and Contemporary Digital Artist, will return to Intersect Aspen once again this summer. 

Carrie Scott an English-American curator, gallery director, TV presenter, and art writer based in London will host a panel with Heidi Zuckerman, a globally recognized leader in contemporary art and Maryam Eisler is a London based celebrated photographer who will speak to themes revealed in the creation of her new book titled West West: Twin Perspectives Of The American West.

Intersect Aspen Art + Design Gallery List 2025:
The following are a selection of featured galleries at this year’s edition of Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair:  

212GALLERY (Aspen, Colorado, USA)
Anderson Ranch Arts Center (Snowmass Village, Colorado, USA)
Art of the World Gallery (Houston, Texas, USA)
Art Unified (Venice, California, USA)
Axiom Contemporary (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Phoenix, Arizona, USA)
AZ Gallery (Boca Raton, Florida, USA)
BlinkGroup Gallery (Boca Raton, Florida and Miami, Florida, USA)
bG Gallery (Santa Monica, California, USA)
Christina Mittermeier — a solo exhibition presented by Hilton Contemporary (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Corridor Contemporary (Tel Aviv, ISRAEL)
Dan Life (New York, New York and Los Angeles, California, USA)
David Dreben — a solo exhibition presented by Hilton Contemporary (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Fabrik Projects, (Los Angeles, California, USA) 
GALLERY M (Denver, Colorado, USA)
Gefen Gallery (San Francisco, California, USA)
GR Gallery (New York, New York, USA)
Hilton Contemporary (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
J. Ruel Martin Gallery of Wood Sculptures (Acworth, Georgia, USA)
Jackson Fine Art (Atlanta, Georgia, USA)
Kedria Arts (Kyiv, UKRAINE and Birmingham, Michigan, USA)
Kinga Czerska — a solo exhibition presented by Alex Contemporary (Quogue, NY, USA)
Larissa Wild Fine Art (Vail Valley, Colorado, USA)
LEE & BAE (Busan, SOUTH KOREA)
Melissa Morgan Fine Art (Palm Desert, California, USA)
Next Step Studio & Gallery (Ferndale, Michigan, USA)
Paul Nicklen — a solo exhibition presented by Hilton Contemporary (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Piero Atchugarry Gallery (Miami, Florida, USA, and Garzón, URUGUAY)
Rusha & Co. (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Saddle Road Contemporary (Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA)
Topher Straus — a solo exhibition presented by bG Gallery (Santa Monica, California, USA) 
Varvara Roza Gallery (London, UNITED KINGDOM)
Winston Wächter Fine Art (New York, New York, and Seattle, Washington, USA)
Yvel (Palm Beach, Florida, USA, and Jerusalem, ISRAEL)

Additional galleries will be added prior to the fair.

Intersect Aspen 2025 Programming:
The thematic programming for 2025 will include fascinating perspectives of the intersections of Art and the Aspen Community; Art and the Environment; Art and Social Consciousness;  Art and Mental Health and Wellbeing and Art and Design. With an increase in artist attendance compared to previous years, Intersect Aspen looks forward to more exceptional discussions with artists, curators and art leaders than ever before.

A more detailed  VIP and General Admission events schedule will be announced and released closer to the fair. Visit www.IntersectAspen.com for the latest programming announcements. 

Fair dates and hours: 
July 29, 1 - 6 p.m. (VIP Preview and Reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. and General Admission opens at 3 p.m.). 
July 30, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
July 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
August 1, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
August 2, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Crescendo Party 3:30 - 6 p.m.)
August 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair Location:
Aspen Ice Garden 
233 W Hyman Ave
Aspen, Colorado 81611 
www.IntersectAspen.com

Lodging partners for visiting guests of the fair:
Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair is able to extend lodging packages to attending guests of the 2025 fair, including the lodging partners found at the link here. 

Tickets for Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair 2025 are now on sale:
All Access passes, Multi-Day passes and Individual Day passes are now on sale and can be purchased at the following link: here. 

Cultural Partners:  
Anderson Ranch
Aspen Art Museum 
Aspen Chamber Resort Association
Aspen Community Foundation
Jazz Aspen Snowmass 
Perfect Earth Project 
Powers Art Center
Red Brick Center for the Arts
TACAW

Media Partners: 
Après for The Little Nell 
Art & Object 
Aspen Daily News 
Aspen Sojourner
Auberge - Journey Beyond 
CULTURED
Modern Luxury - ASPEN Magazine
Modern Luxury - PEAK
The Aspen Times

Intersect Aspen is proud to honor Aspen Community Foundation as their primary beneficiary again this year.

Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair looks forward to another year of progressive programming and welcoming both guests and locals to Aspen to experience the town’s signature art and design fair. For more information, please visit www.IntersectAspen.com. 

Media contact: 
Meredith McKee 
meredithbrettco@gmail.com
303-641-3674

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About Intersect Art + Design:
Intersect Art + Design produces cultural events that connect galleries with art lovers and collectors, highlighting art and design locally, regionally, and globally. Presented by Tim von Gal (CEO) and Dirk von Gal (President & COO), the Intersect team is committed to building community and connectivity in the locations of the fairs. Through cultural partners, programming, and curatorial vision, Intersect offers year-round opportunities for dialogue, engagement, and inspiration. 

Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair is an annual art and culture event taking place each August in the heart of one of the nation’s most prestigious collector communities. Formerly known as Art Aspen, it has been running since 2010. 

Intersect Palm Springs Art + Design Fair takes place each February and presents modern and contemporary art and design. Formerly known as Art Palm Springs, it has been running since 2012.

Visit the website at IntersectFairs.com and follow along on social media @IntersectArtandDesign. 

About Tim and Dirk von Gal, owners of Intersect Aspen Art + Design:
In 2021, Tim and Dirk von Gal relaunched Aspen’s annual art fair, Art Aspen, as Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair. The brothers, who reside in Georgia, both have an affinity for Aspen. Dirk worked as an Aspen ski instructor in the 1990s and Tim has been a long-time visitor to Aspen. When they were presented with the opportunity to relaunch the summer art event, they were honored to take on the project and have since given the fair new life and energy while expanding its programming.