Through the Mirrored Glass, a Conversation on Identity and Artistic Practice

Join us as we kick off Aspen ArtWeek and the inaugural Aspen Art Fair with a discussion between artists Zanele Muholi and Billie Zangewa, moderated by Peter Waanders, President and Chief Executive Officer of Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass, Colorado. This conversation will explore the artistic practice of these two premier South African-based artists whose work includes themes of daily life, personal identity, gender, race, and sexuality. Both artists create powerful visual narratives using artistic mediums that span from photography to fiber arts and celebrate the lives of South Africa’s Black women and LGBTQ+ communities. The event will commence at 3:30 pm with an outdoor reception on The Wine Bar patio, featuring a selection of South African wines from Ken Forrester of Stellenbosch, as well as sparkling and still water. The talk will take place inside the Gallery at Element 47 with a Q&A session to follow.


Tickets are complimentary, though participants are asked to RSVP as seating is limited. Please note a maximum of two guests per order.



About Aspen ArtWeek

Every August, the Aspen Art Museum hosts Aspen ArtWeek, which features a series of events honoring those whose creativity and vision have greatly impacted the field of contemporary art. The pinnacle of ArtWeek is the ArtCrush Gala on Friday, August 4.



About Aspen Art Fair

The Aspen Art Fair, a new modern and contemporary art, design, and cultural takeover is being staged at the Hotel Jerome this summer. Set against the stunning backdrop of Aspen, the fair will present 30 international exhibitors and curatorial projects from more than 12 countries. The first edition opens Monday, July 29 through Wednesday, August 2, 2024.



About Anderson Ranch Center

Founded in 1966, Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a premier destination in America for art making and critical dialogue, bringing together aspiring and internationally renowned artists to discuss and further their work in a stimulating environment. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado, the Ranch hosts an extensive array of workshops for aspiring, emerging, and established artists, children, and teens in seven disciplines, including Ceramics, Digital Fabrication, Furniture Design & Woodworking, Painting & Drawing, Photography & New Media, Printmaking, and Sculpture.



About Peter Waanders, President and Chief Executive Officer of Anderson Ranch Arts Center

Peter joined Anderson Ranch Arts Center as the President and CEO in 2019, and brought his extensive business management and leadership experience to the Ranch after serving as the Director of the Society of Fellows at the Aspen Institute. Peter is active in the Roaring Fork Valley, having served as president of the Aspen Young Professional Association, President of the Rotary Club of Aspen, and served on The Buddy Program board. He is currently the Vice-Chair of the Aspen Public Education Fund.

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