From Altadena to the Whitney: A Chimney Becomes a Glass Monument
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Artist Kelly Akashi, who lost her Altadena home in the Eaton Fire, debuts a 13-foot glass-brick chimney and a walkway titled Monument (Altadena) for the 2026 Whitney Biennial, turning a year of loss into a sculptural symbol of recovery and resilience.
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