Skyspace & Ganzfeld
– We're part of creating this world in which we live, but we're unaware of how we do that or even that we do that.
James Turrell (born 1942) is an American artist who works with light, color and space. With permanent installations in 26 countries, he arguably leads his field. Turrell obtained a college degree in psychology before he turned to art education. He has spent many years working with light and space. His installations show a common trait in that they tend to encompass the spectators, so that the light and color effects they experience are controlled fully by the artist's concept.
In 2013, Turrell utilized the old water reservoir in the Ekeberg Park to create to two site-specific works. In Ganzfeld: Double Vision the artist makes use of color to influence our perception. During dawn and sunset you can experience Skyspace: The Color Beneath through Sessions, that create a magnificent communion between the room you sit in and the sky above.
Ganzfeld and Skyspace are open for guided tours on Sundays from 11 AM to 4 PM with a drop-in system. For updated information on these tours, please visit our event calendar.
Sessions are on offer for private groups. Please contact us to inquire about availability. For more on Sessions and booking, please visit this link.