James Turrell: Backside of the Moon
A James Turrell installation at Minamidera, part of the Art House Project on Naoshima, Japan
"Minamidera" is a new building, and it was designed by Tadao Ando to accommodate the size of the works of James Turrell. The vicinity was once home to five temples and shrines, as well as the ruins of a castle, making it the center of history and culture in Naoshima. The name "Minamidera" (literally "southern temple") seeks to preserve the idea that the temples which once stood here were emotional support for the people.
Organizer
Benesse Art Site NaoshimaVenue
Art House Project "Minamidera"
Category
Installation ArtTag
James TurrellStart date
January 1st, 1999
End date
October 7th, 2027
Audience Role
Visitors enter the Minamidera building at the Art House Project on Naoshima to view James Turrell's Backside of the Moon.
Ages: All ages
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James Turrell’s installation Backside of the Moon (housed inside the Minamidera building at Naoshima’s Art House Project) is not independently wheelchair-accessible. Due to the architectural design and nature of the artwork, it carries substantial advisories for complete darkness, disorientation, and claustrophobia.
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