Observatory, Land art installation in Lelystad, Netherlands
The Observatory consists of two circular earth walls featuring three triangular openings that frame specific views of the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Robert Morris designed this installation in 1971 for the Sonsbeek exhibition, but the current structure was constructed in 1977 in the Flevoland region.
The central steel visor aligns with sunrise during equinoxes, while granite side openings mark summer and winter solstices throughout the calendar year.
Visitors can access the Observatory near Swifterringweg, where a central stone marks the optimal viewing position within the 91-meter circumference structure.
The installation incorporates earth, water, grass, shells, steel, Bavarian granite, and wood to create a modern interpretation of ancient astronomical structures.
Location: Lelystad
Inception: 1977
Creator: Robert Morris
Part of: Sleutelwerken
GPS coordinates: 52.54961,5.56600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:24
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