James Turrell: Ganzfeld – Beyond Horizons
A permanent Ganzfeld light installation by James Turrell at KohleWelt, Oelsnitz/Erzgeb.
The work "Beyond Horizons 2025", specially conceived for a derelict industrial hall on the site of a former coal mine in Oelsnitz/Erzgeb., offers a unique light experience: visitors become part of a shadowless installation of coloured light that seems to dissolve the sense of time and space. The work ties in with Turrell's ongoing exploration of light, space and perception and is the internationally renowned artist's largest permanent "Ganzfeld" to date. The three-aisled former industrial hall, which serves as an exhibition building for the Lichtraum, was transformed by H2 ARCHITEKTUR by hendrik heine from Lichtenstein on behalf of the town of Oelsnitz/Erzgeb. and formulates a completely new idea of monument preservation. To achieve this, the steel skeleton of the former 1,600 square metre hall was removed, restored and re-erected together with the crane runway.
Venue
KohleWelt – Museum Steinkohlenbergbau Sachsen
Category
Installation ArtTag
James TurrellStart date
November 29th, 2025
End date
October 7th, 2027
Audience Role
Visitors become part of a shadowless installation of coloured light in small time-slot groups.
Ages: All ages
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Mobility Advisories
Barrier-free access to the artwork is ensured. Walking aids are not allowed inside; wheelchairs and rollators need protective covers, which are provided, and wheelchairs can be borrowed. An unmarked drop-off edge at the far end of the room can be hard to see, depending on lighting.
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About KohleWelt – Museum Steinkohlenbergbau Sachsen
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