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Dia Art Foundation/The Lightning Field
A renowned outdoor art installation featuring 400 stainless steel poles arranged in a grid, designed to interact with natural lightning.
- 3469 U.S. 60
- (505) 898-3335
- http://www.diaart.org/sites/main/lightningfield
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This striking (see what we did there?) land art installation is the brain-child of American artist, Walter De Maria. Constructed in 1977, the sculpture is comprised of 400 polished stainless steel poles, installed in a grid measuring one mile by one kilometer. While you’ll definitely want to keep your distance when bad weather hits, Lightning Field is meant to be walked in, and can best be enjoyed at sunrise or sunset.
Honorable Mentions: Luminaria, Loretto Chapel
leah 3 years ago
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