Matthew Barney
Private Preview of ZONE DEFENSE: Old Snowmass Parallax
In the wake of TACTICAL parallax, Matthew Barney’s AIR 2025 performance, ZONE DEFENSE: Old Snowmass Parallax extends the artist’s ongoing exploration of endurance, mythology, and material transformation. Installed on the grounds of a ranch adjacent to the original performance site, the large-scale sculpture occupies a field marked by diagonal axes that converge at its center, recalling the spatial logic of both athletic play and parallax. Cast in stainless steel and aluminum, two abstract forms appear suspended in near collision, joined by the jerseys of NFL players Darryl Stingley and Jack Tatum. Referencing the violent 1978 impact that left Stingley paralyzed, the work reflects on systemic violence, historical memory, and the power structures embedded within the mythology of the American West.
Special thanks to Allison and Dan Rose, Jennie and Joe Welk, Kevin Haynie, Gemma Goette, Kanoa Baysa, Matthew Warren, Isabella Achenbach, Nika Kanamoto, Adam Voss, and the cast and crew who contributed to the making of TACTICAL parallax.
TACTICAL parallax was made possible through major support by Gael Neeson | Edlis Neeson Foundation.
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This visit takes place outdoors on a private ranch. The site includes grass, gravel, and uneven natural terrain. Guests should also expect changing weather conditions, dust, and other naturally occurring environmental conditions. A limited number of all-terrain wheelchairs are available for guest use with at least 48 hours’ advance reservation, subject to availability. We strongly recommend comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Shuttle service is provided from the Aspen Art Museum; there is no guest parking on site. If you require mobility assistance or accessibility accommodations, please contact us at air@aspenartmuseum.org at least 48 hours in advance so we can evaluate and coordinate reasonable accommodations.
Image: Matthew Barney, TACTICAL parallax, 2025. Production still: Maria Baranova. © Matthew Barney, courtesy the artist and Aspen Art Museum
Old Snowmass
