Ugo Rondinone Presents 'the rainbow body' at Aspen Art Museum
Featuring 113 hyperrealistic dancer sculptures decked across fluorescent halls.
Currently on show at Aspen Art Museum is the rainbow body, the newest solo exhibition by contemporary artist Ugo Rondinone.
Known for his eclectic and colorful creations, Rondinone’s exhibit transforms the museum’s entire second-floor gallery space into a prismatic arena comprised of bold fluorescent hues, which creates a seamless synergy that harmonizes with the artworks within. 113 life-like sculptures of dancers appear at rest and in waiting across the space, inviting visitors to delve deeper into the show’s theme, which explores the multifaceted significance as well as the ephemeral mysticism of the rainbow.
Rondinone describes the rainbow as “a bridge between everyone and everything,” emphasizing nature’s intrinsic connection to humanity. The exhibition’s title refers to a spiritual rite in Tibetan Buddhism, where a body transforms into light upon death — an occurrence that is only achieved by devoted practitioners, thus signifying the highest form of realization and enlightenment.
The exhibition brings together three distinct series conceived by Rondinone over a decade ago, marking the first time they are showcased together at the Aspen Art Museum. Ugo Rondinone’s the rainbow body will remain on view until March 30, 2025.
Aspen Art Museum
637 E Hyman Ave
Aspen, CO 81611
United States
