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Since he burst onto the LA art scene back in the late 1960s, James Turrell has been thrilling and mystifying viewers worldwide with his abstract statements in light. Explore the oeuvre of this Light and Space Movement artist in
James Turrell: A Retrospective.
Published in conjunction with the artist’s major retrospective exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this stunning volume catalogs the artist’s diverse nad exciting body of work in ten chapters, from his early geometric light projections, prints and drawings, through his sensory deprivation and colored light field installations, to his more recent two-dimensional hologram experiments. Also included is an in-depth look at the sketches, models and plans behind Turrell’s ever-evolving magnum opus at Roden Crater — an extinct volcano near Flagstaff, Arizona that he has been transforming into a naked-eye observatory since 1975. These works are all captured in specially commissioned photography from Florian Holzherr, which are accompanied by an illuminating interview with the artist himself, as well as thoughtful essays exploring his impact on the art world and the way his artistic practice has been uniquely influenced by his background in aviation, psychology and astronomy and his Quaker upbringing. A fascinating look at the origins and motivations of one of the most impactful artists of our time,
James Turrell
is a must-have for any art-lover’s coffee table book collection.
by Michael Govan and Christine Y. Kim
essays by Alison de Lima Greene and E. C. Krupp
photography by Florian Holzherr
hardcover with dust jacket
303 pages
10"W x 1.5"D x 12"H
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