Walter De Maria's Earth Room and Broken Kilometer Examined in Afterall Essay
On April 29, 2009, Jeffrey Kastner published an insightful essay titled "Alone in a Crowd" in Issue 2 of Afterall Journal. The piece delves into the experiences elicited by Walter De Maria's renowned installations in New York, specifically The New York Earth Room, constructed in 1977, and The Broken Kilometer, completed in 1979. Kastner emphasizes how these works invite introspection and a sense of isolation, contrasting sharply with the lively urban environment. Readers must either subscribe to the journal or purchase it directly from the University of Chicago Press to access the full text of the essay.
Key facts
- Essay by Jeffrey Kastner published 29 April 2009
- Part of Afterall Journal Issue 2
- Focuses on Walter De Maria's New York Earth Room and Broken Kilometer
- New York Earth Room created in 1977
- Broken Kilometer created in 1979
- Both installations are permanent in New York City
- Full text restricted to subscribers
- Individual articles available via University of Chicago Press
Entities
Artists
- Walter De Maria
- Jeffrey Kastner
Institutions
- Afterall
- University of Chicago Press
Locations
- New York City
- United States
Sources
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