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Experience James Turrell's Latest 'Skyspace' at UT

Over the past quarter century or so, renowned artist James Turrell has created dozens of experiential artworks known as Skyspaces around the world. They're rooms designed to give viewers an uncorrupted view of the sky -- just the sky, with no horizons, buildings, or trees visible to get between viewer and sky.

Turrell's first Skyspace was opened in Queens, NY, in 1986; since then, Skyspaces have been built across the US, as well as in the UK, Israel, Australia, and myriad other locations. His latest Skyspace, called The Color Inside, is part of Landmarks, UT Austin’s public art program.

It's now open to the public at its permanent home in the rooftop garden of the Austin Student Activity Center at 2201 Speedway.

Mike is the production director at KUT, where he’s been working since his days as an English major at the University of Texas. He produces Arts Eclectic, Get Involved, and the Sonic ID project, and also produces videos and cartoons for KUT.org. When pressed to do so, he’ll write short paragraphs about himself in the third person, but usually prefers not to.
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