The Lightning Field
The Lightning Field (1977) is a land art work in Catron County, New Mexico, by sculptor Walter De Maria. It consists of 400 stainless steel poles with solid, pointed tips, arranged in a rectangular 1 mile × 1 kilometre grid array. It is maintained by the Dia Art Foundation as one of 12 locations and sites they manage. While the work's title, form, and best-known photographs may suggest the installation attracts lightning strikes, in fact these happen rarely.
The Lightning Field The Lightning Field in Catron County, New Mexico Location of The Lightning Field in New Mexico ArtistWalter De Maria Year1977 TypeSculpture MediumStainless steel MovementLand art Dimensions1-mile (1.6 km) × 1-kilometre (0.62 mi) grid; 400 poles Location Catron County, New Mexico, United States 34°31′00″N 108°6′21″W / 34.51667°N 108.10583°W OwnerDia Art Foundation External image Lightning Field, photo by Walter De Maria The Lightning Field (1977) is a land art work in Catron County, New Mexico, by sculptor Walter De Maria. It consists of 400 stainless steel…
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