The Light and Space Movement

The Light and Space movement is an art style from the 1960s and 1970s that emphasizes the perception of light, space, and environment. Artists like James Turrell and Robert Irwin created works that transform viewers' experience of their surroundings through innovative use of light, color, and material. Instead of traditional sculpture or painting, their installations invite viewers to become aware of how light and space influence perception, often creating immersive, calming environments. The movement explores the physical and sensory experiences of spatial awareness, emphasizing the interplay between viewer, light, and surface to evoke a heightened sense of perception.