Press Release

One of artist James Turrell’s celebrated Skyspaces, Meeting is a site-specific installation that invites viewers to gaze upwards toward an unobstructed view of the sky. A key representative of the “Light and Space” movement centered in Los Angeles during the 1960s, James Turrell creates works of art that consist primarily of light, exploring fundamental questions about the nature of human perception by rendering tangible the act of vision.

Meeting was the second Skyspace that Turrell constructed and the first in the United States—becoming a prototype for the many subsequent such works he would construct over the following decades. Originally commissioned in 1976 by P.S.1 founder Alanna Heiss for the museum’s inaugural exhibition, the work was not realized until 1980, and Turrell continued to make modifications until it opened to the public in 1986. In 2016, after a renovation that replaced the original seating and added a new multi-colored lighting program synchronized with the sunrise and sunset, Meeting entered the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Meeting is located on the northern side of MoMA PS1’s third floor. Access is included with gallery admission during regular museum hours. Please note that capacity is limited and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to monitor the weather and dress accordingly. Meeting will be closed in the case of rain, snow, or other inclement weather. The sunset lighting program begins approximately 20 minutes before sundown, and is only visible when sunset falls during regular museum hours. Refer to the specific sunset times in the New York City area to plan your visit.

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About the Artist

A key figure associated with the Light and Space movement, James Turrell harnesses light as his material, making the intangible tangible in works that invite the viewer to question notions of perception.

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MoMA PS1 is a pioneering nonprofit contemporary art institution and exhibition space located in Long Island City, Queens, New York. Renowned for its boundary-breaking exhibitions and commitment to experimental art, MoMA PS1 is deeply rooted in an artist-centered mission, consistently championing bold and innovative practices from around the world.

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