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About James Turrell
American artist associated with the Light and Space movement
James Turrell is an American artist associated with the Light and Space movement. He is known for installations that make light the main medium, and for work that uses natural light and artificial color to change how an interior space is seen. His art often depends on openings in ceilings or other carefully shaped apertures, so that shifting light can alter color, depth, and perception over time. He is widely identified with explorations of light, space, and the experience of looking, and 99 quotes are listed on this site.
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- “Art history is littered with work that involves light.”James Turrell
- “The works of previous artists have come from their own experiences or insights but haven't given the experien…”James Turrell
- “One of the tenets in Quaker meditation is that you 'go inside to greet the light.' I am interested in this li…”James Turrell
- “There aren't many artists who can feel sorry for me.”James Turrell
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