Foto's: John Cliett, (1977)
Plaatskenmerk: Internet website Dia Art Foundation
Extract:
Walter De Maria, The Lightning Field, 1977. Long-term installation in Western New Mexico.
"The Lightning Field (1977), by
the American sculptor Walter De Maria, is a work of Land Art situated in
a remote area of the high desert of western New Mexico. It is comprised
of 400 polished stainless steel poles installed in a grid array
measuring one mile by one kilometer. The poles -- two inches in diameter
and averaging 20 feet and 7½ inches in height -- are spaced 220 feet
apart and have solid pointed tips that define a horizontal plane. A
sculpture to be walked in as well as viewed, The Lightning Field is intended to be experienced over an extended period of time. A full experience of The Lightning Field
does not depend upon the occurrence of lightning, and visitors are
encouraged to spend as much time as possible in the field, especially
during sunset and sunrise.In order to provide this opportunity, Dia offers overnight visits during the months of May through October. (Please note that the 2013 visiting season is July 1 through October 31. The Lightning Field is closed May 1 through June 30, 2013 for preventive maintenance. The reservations office will remain open.)"
"Commissioned and maintained by Dia Art Foundation, The Lightning Field is recognized internationally as one of the late-twentieth century's most significant works of art and exemplifies Dia's commitment to the support of art projects whose nature and scale exceed the limits normally available within the traditional museum or gallery."
"Dia also maintains two other of De Maria's projects, both located in New York City: The Broken Kilometer (1979) and The New York Earth Room (1977)."

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