Passages of Light by James Turrell

"Passages of Light," an exhibition by California-born artist James Turrell, was showcased at Museo Jumex, a contemporary art museum in Mexico City designed by David Chipperfield.

The exhibition spanned two floors of the museum and featured Turrell's immersive light installations, which were known for engaging viewers with the limits of human perception. “My work is more about your seeing than it is about my seeing, although it is a product of my seeing,” begins a now-famous James Turrell statement.

The exhibition included works from some of Turrell’s most significant series, such as the 'Ganzfeld' and 'Wedgework' installations, which enveloped visitors in fields of color and light, creating an experience that dissolved the boundaries of physical space. This show not only highlighted Turrell’s innovative use of light as a medium but also situated his work within a broader cultural context, reflecting his deep engagement with the themes of time, space, and human perception.

The Museo Jumex itself, designed by the renowned British architect David Chipperfield, provided a fitting backdrop for Turrell’s work, with its clean lines and expansive spaces complementing the artist’s ethereal installations. The exhibition underscored Turrell's long-standing interest in the way light affects human experience, making it a significant event for those interested in contemporary art and architectural spaces.

Photography: Florian Holzherr
Words: Zuzanna Gasior

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