James Turrell: The Other Horizon
A Skyspace by James Turrell at MAK Geymüllerschlössel, Vienna
James Turrell’s Skyspace The Other Horizon consists of a walk-in chamber with a roof opening that reveals a diffusely shimmering section of the sky. The most impressive effects are achieved at twilight. Turrell stipulated a precise time frame for visiting the installation, that was created especially for the MAK: from 90 minutes before sundown to nightfall, best time to experience the Skyspace: late September / October. Before the visitor’s eye, the Skyspace appears to bridge the distance between heaven and earth, rendering the inner horizon of the chamber congruent with the geographical horizon outside.
Organizer
MAK – Museum of Applied ArtsVenue
MAK Geymüllerschlössel
Category
Installation ArtTag
James TurrellStart date
November 27th, 2004
End date
November 1st, 2026
Audience Role
Visitors enter a walk-in chamber with a roof opening and view the sky, best at twilight.
Ages: All ages
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Mobility Advisories
While the main MAK Museum Vienna building on Stubenring features full barrier-free ramps and elevators, the MAK Geymüllerschlössel branch and the outdoor park hosting The Other Horizon are not fully wheelchair accessible.
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About MAK – Museum of Applied Arts
In a way that is virtually unparalleled by any other institution, the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts stands for the fruitful combination of the past with the future, something which can be clearly sensed and experienced when visiting its extensive collection, large exhibition halls, themed special exhibitions and discourse-centered program of events. Bringing together applied arts, design, architecture, and contemporary art is one of the museum’s core competencies.