Spencer Finch's Light Installation at Morgan Library Critiqued for Conceptual Shortcomings

From June 20, 2014, until the summer of 2015, Spencer Finch's artwork "A Certain Slant of Light" was displayed at the Morgan Library & Museum, located at 225 Madison Avenue, New York. The installation showcased colored film panels affixed to the glass walls of the Gilbert Court, featuring twelve rotating glass elements. Finch scientifically analyzed light and color, transforming this data into dynamic effects that varied with the sunlight. Inspired by medieval books of hours, the installation assigned seasonal themes to the walls, each with its unique color scheme. Significant dates, such as Isaac Newton's birthday, were highlighted with red panels. Critics noted issues like dull panels facing offices, fragmented autumn sections, and maintenance challenges, questioning the historical depth of Finch's work in comparison to artists like Grayson Perry and Kehinde Wiley.