Kelly Akashi creates glass chimney as memorial to Los Angeles wildfire losses

California-based artist Kelly Akashi created a glass brick chimney titled Monument (Altadena) for the 2026 Whitney Biennial, memorializing her personal loss from the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. This artwork underscores the emotional and material challenges faced by developers and artists in post-disaster recovery efforts, highlighting the transformative process of rebuilding through memory and care. Watch for how this form of artistic expression influences community recovery narratives.

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