“I use the material light to affect, or work, the medium of perception.”
James Turrell
Engage in a journey
of light and space
At the intersection of the arts
James Turrell and ASU share a skill for transcending traditional disciplines — from physics, to the arts, philosophy and the natural sciences — and committing ourselves to create something that is unique and truly extraordinary.
Michael M. Crow, President, ASU
Academic Programs
James Turrell and Roden Crater: Working at the Intersections of Art, Design, Science and Technology
Opportunities to engage with the transdisciplinary practice of visual artist James Turrell and his monumental art work Roden Crater.
Partnership
Roden Crater, by light and space artist James Turrell
Arizona State University has forged a partnership with James Turrell and the Skystone Foundation to create academic opportunities for learners of all ages. These programs are centered around Roden Crater, a monument to human imagination and the cosmos, and an immersive visual experience like no other.
