The Lightning Field, Land art installation in Catron County, New Mexico, US
The Lightning Field consists of 400 stainless steel poles with pointed tips arranged in a rectangular grid measuring one mile by one kilometer.
Walter De Maria and his team searched through five states over five years before selecting this specific location for the installation in 1977.
The Lightning Field represents a shift in artistic expression, placing emphasis on the relationship between manufactured elements and natural environmental conditions.
Visitors must reserve overnight stays between May and October, with accommodations limited to six people in a cabin equipped with basic amenities.
Each steel pole varies in height from 15 to 26 feet to create a level plane across the desert terrain, despite ground surface variations.
Location: New Mexico
Inception: 1977
Creator: Walter De Maria
Made from material: steel
Website: http://lightningfield.org
GPS coordinates: 34.51670,-108.10600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59
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