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Genre:  Contemporary Art Documentary 

Duration : 27 minutes 

Availability : World

A pilot for many years, James TURRELL is today the greatest American Land Art artist and considers the sky as his studio. Upon spectacular aerial and historical images of Arizona canyon’s, TURRELL recalls his formal research on natural light and his friendship with the HOPI Indians. The film directed by Carine ASSCHER (co-produced by Centre Pompidou and C.A. Productions in Paris, France copyright C.A. Productions PASSAGEWAYS.film) gives TURRELL the opportunity to present his “Skyspace” Second Meeting open to the sky  , masterpiece Roden Crater, a true celestial Observatory.

LE FIGARO PREMIUM, June 2nd, 2018 ,  James TURRELL au septième ciel by Valérie Duponchelle 

(..) “This story of a personal odyssey opens the doors of his world and those of the inner realm called the imaginary” (..)

ART TORRENT, 2008

” Since TURRELL’s work is not open to the public, and you’re likely to get shot trespassing out in Arizona where this sits, this is your only chance to see it. Highly recommended for those interested in late modern and contemporary art.” ART TORRENT, 2008

BEAUX ARTS Magazine, Special issue on James TURRELL, 2000, by Pierre STERCKX

“…” One of the finest moment in Carine ASSCHER‘s film shows him on the cone of the extinct volcano with Gene SEKAQUAPTEWA Chief of the Eagles Clan. The sound track makes intensive use of HOPI chants. Their rythm is spellbinding, more compelling than any vista. Lying side by side , TURRELL and his HOPI friend  gaze up at the sky, using the rim of the crater as a frame. One wants this moment to last for ever as the two men juxtapose their memories and the camera joins them. “…”   

Contact Carine ASSCHER, read more in one click on passageways.film