James Turrell: Encounter
Mexico's first public Skyspace, an eye-shaped chamber set in a grass-covered mound
Encounter forms part of the series of Skyspaces that James Turrell has created in different parts of the world. A distinctive feature of this installation is its elliptical shape, which, seen from above, resembles the form of an eye. Understood as a space of contemplation, introspection, and reflection, the work integrates with the curatorial vision Patrick Charpenel has developed for Jardín Botánico Culiacán, where art becomes an ally in helping visitors form a new way of seeing, a reflection, and a connection with the space they are in. The landscape surrounding the piece is an extension of the "Palmetum Collection," where visitors can see specimens of great scientific and ornamental value. Encounter was the first Skyspace in Mexico open to the public, inaugurated in May 2015, and belongs to CIAC A.C. The tonality of the lights affects how the sky is perceived, creating an aesthetic experience for the viewer. Encounter has been restored and enhanced to provide a more impactful and immersive artistic experience. Arrive 15 minutes early; reservations are non-refundable. Phones and cameras are not permitted during the visit, and the experience is best enjoyed in silence.
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Jardín Botánico CuliacánVenue
Jardín Botánico Culiacán
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Site SpecificStart date
June 1st, 2020
End date
September 24th, 2027
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Visitors enter an elliptical chamber built into a grass-covered mound to observe the sky through the opening above during a timed sunrise or sunset session.
Ages: All ages
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About Jardín Botánico Culiacán
Jardín Botánico Culiacán is a 10-hectare living museum in Sinaloa, Mexico, integrating botanical collections, an architectural master plan by Tatiana Bilbao, and a contemporary art collection curated by Patrick Charpenel for the Colección Isabel y Agustín Coppel (CIAC). The garden is home to over 37 site-specific art commissions, including works by Francis Alÿs and Olafur Eliasson, set within its palm and botanical collections.