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James Turrell: discover 5 famous installations by the artist

With a combination of colors and architecture, the artist creates immersive experiences that awaken unique sensations

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Mar 31, 2021, 1:00 PM

03 min de leitura
James Turrell: discover 5 famous installations by the artist
American artist James Turrell has been standing out and gaining followers on social media for his work that celebrates the combination of light and space in an innovative way. His works inspire diverse feelings in those who see them, and this is precisely the artist's objective: to awaken emotions through presence in the space . Turrell's work goes far beyond a simple harmonious combination of colors. The artist is also a lover of psychology and began his works with light in 1960 as a medium.
Created in 1969, the lighting can be seen from a large room. There, visitors were able to delve deeply into James Turrell's work, to the point of giving up the perception of near and far.

The Inner Way


infinite colorful tunnel by James Turrel

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A camera obscura with no beginning, middle or end was one of Turrell's memorable works. Created in 1999, the artist uses colors to also convey the notion of depth in the environment.

Bullwinkle


Art James Turrel

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The work is part of James Turrell's series " Magnatron ". It consists of a small opening in the shape of an old television that, when observed for a long period of time, has its size dimensioned in the viewer's mind.

Dividing the light


James Turrel divides the environment into colors

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The space is lit throughout, with an opening in the ceiling to provide a glimpse of the sky. As a result, at every hour of the day, visitors can immerse themselves in a different piece of art.

Blue Burn


architectural light james turrel

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Part of the work of Architectural Light, Blue Burn was created in 2012. The contrasting mix of colors combined with the innovative geometry of the project is what makes James Turrell 's art stand out.