James Turrell - Roden Crater Project

Roden is an extinct volcanic cinder cone near Arizona’s Painted Desert and the Grand Canyon which Turrell is turning into a naked eye observatory. It will evoke the sublime by linking visitors with the celestial movements of planets, stars and distant galaxies. Turrell has looked closely at the design of ancient observatories, and is also interested in qualities of light and space. Instead of creating land art which leaves a mark upon nature, he has created a viewing space which emphasizes the beauty, grandeur and theatrical qualities of celestial events and affirms our prevailing fascination with them.

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