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The Lightning Field, 1977, by the American sculptor Walter De Maria, is a work of Land Art situated in a remote area of the high desert of western New Mexico. It is comprised of 400 polished stainless steel poles installed in a grid array measuring one mile by one kilometer. The poles—two inches in diameter and averaging 20 feet and 7½ inches in height—are spaced 220 feet apart and have solid pointed tips that define a horizontal plane. A sculpture to be walked in as well as viewed, The Lightning Field is intended to be experienced over an extended period of time. A full experience of The Lightning Field does not depend upon the occurrence of lightning, and visitors are encouraged to spend as much time as possible in the field, especially during sunset and sunrise. In order to provide this opportunity, Dia offers overnight visits during the months of May through October.

1. Walter De Maria: Lightning Field

   Overview: The Lightning Field , 1977, by the American sculptor Walter De Maria, is a work of Land Art situated in a remote area of the high desert of western New Mexico. It is comprised of 400 polished stainless steel poles installed in a grid array measuring one mile by one kilometer. The poles—two inches in diameter and averaging 20 feet and 7½ inches in height—are spaced 220 feet apart and have solid pointed tips that define a horizontal plane. A sculpture to be walked in as well as viewed...
   
   

   http://www.lightningfield.org/

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2. The Lightning Field - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

   The Lightning Field From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search 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 kilometer grid array. It was commissioned by Dia Art Foundation , which also maintains the work. It can only be visited by making an advance reservation for an overnight stay in the simple accommodations at the site.
   
   

   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lightning_Field

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3. Image of The Lightening Field

   

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