Robert Irwin

Excursus: Homage to the Square³

Excursus: Homage to the Square³, Robert Irwin’s landmark site-specific work, was originally commissioned for Dia Center for the Arts in New York City, where it was presented from 1998 to 1999. For this new installation, the numerous chambers made of mesh scrim that comprise the work are reconfigured for Dia:Beacon and are lit by intersecting fluorescent and natural light. Excursus: Homage to the Square³ exemplifies Irwin’s practice of creating environments that bring attention to the subtleties of perception. Excursus: Homage to the Square³ marks the artist’s first exhibition at Dia:Beacon—a building whose master plan he designed—and allows visitors to experience the full breadth of his renowned explorations of the interconnectedness of art and architecture. The presentation will be accompanied by a scholarly symposium and publication.

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