Light art is a visual art form in which light is the main medium of expression. It is an art form in which either a sculpture produces light, or light is used to create a "sculpture" through the manipulation of light, colours, and shadows. These sculptures can be temporary or permanent, and can exist in two distinctive spaces: indoor galleries, such as museum exhibits, or outdoors at events like festivals. Light art can be an interaction of light within an architectural space. One of the leading light artists of our time is James Turrell: enjoy a brief introduction to his work in this film produced by the Guggenheim Museum.
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Thank you for an introduction to light . I look forward to experiencing for real some of Turrells work .
What a stunningly beautiful visual art form, I shall investigate his work further. Thank you for expanding my art appreciation
Wow! Completely knocked out by today's calendar piece. Thank you again
Absolutely fascinating - light, colour, shade, reality, imagination - what an amazing artist.
What a beautiful start to the day. Calming background sounds and a reminder of how life affirming light is for all of us.. more please!
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Once again, we are pushed to experience something new, a form of art which leaves us wanting to escape the darkness in search of what it is expressing.
Thanks 🙏🏻 I shall watch this many times to fully appreciate the depth of perception required. A new way of looking has been opened.
I’m a big James Turrell fan - if anyone comes down to West Cornwall his two installations at Tremenheere Sculpture Garden are a must visit. Sitting in his Skyspace on a summer evening as the light fades is a magical experience.
https://www.tremenheere.co.uk/james-turrell/