Arts

The Science of the Arts

Learn about the burgeoning field of NeuroArts that lies at the interdisciplinary intersection of the arts, research, health, and technology with world-renowned soprano Renee Fleming in conversation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Francis Collins, moderated by NPR science correspondent Jon Hamilton.

July 15, 2020

Edmund de Waal Talks Art and Exile

Paula Crown sat down with Edmund de Waal to talk about his 2019 work “The Library of Exile”, how he works best in the studio, and his favorite composers.

May 8, 2020

Jessye Norman’s Life of Artistry

Millions the world over have heard opera superstar Jessye Norman sing, and they have come away richer for the experience. When Norman was named as an Aspen Institute Harman-Eisner Artist in Residence, we also heard her speak a bit. Unsurprisingly, everything that came out of her mouth was golden.

October 3, 2019

Thwarting Tyranny through Shakespeare and Our Founders

Society of Fellows members discussed lessons from the Bard and lots more at their February symposium.

March 1, 2019
quill and ink

The Bauhaus Roots of Aspen

Tour through the Institute’s Aspen, CO campus to learn how the Bauhaus movement shaped Aspen.

January 31, 2019

Eradicating Intolerance

Hear from two leaders working to heal wounds in their communities, and around the world.

November 29, 2018

Celebrate Banned Books Week with These Six Reads

Aspen Words staff members pick their favorite controversial classics.

September 25, 2018

These Underappreciated Artists Helped Shape the American Identity

Their works taught us who to be.

March 30, 2018
Thomas Cole's The Course of Empire

Breathing New Life into the Washington Ballet

As the artistic director for the Washington Ballet, Julie Kent is creating a space for new and diverse artists.

December 1, 2017