Wadi Al Fann Presents: James Turrell

Wadi Al Fann Presents: James Turrell

Director: Matteo Frittelli
DOP: Alessandro Passamonti
Camera: Fabrizio Farroni
Video Editing: Filippo Prestinari, Cristel Girotto
Color: Filippo Prestinari
Producer: Giada Mazzoleni
Client: Royal Commission for AlUla


Director: Matteo Frittelli
DOP: Alessandro Passamonti
Camera: Fabrizio Farroni
Video Editing: Filippo Prestinari, Cristel Girotto
Color: Filippo Prestinari
Producer: Giada Mazzoleni
Client: Royal Commission for AlUla


Appointed by the Royal Commission of AlUla (RCU), Alto Piano created and Matteo Frittelli directed a short film documenting the project by James Turrell, a leading American artist in the Light and Space movement, known for his explorations of sensory perception, color and space. In the fascinating desert of Wadi AlFann, Saudi Arabia, the artist has conceived a colossal land art installation, a “cosmic observatory”, which will create a unique and immersive environment. This documentary film offers an intimate look at Turrell’s artistic vision, presenting insights such as an interview conducted in his studio in Arizona and enriched with archive footage reflecting his design inspirations.

Light reveals but also obscures.
The light itself is the revelation.

James Turrell

Light reveals but also obscures.
The light itself is the revelation.

James turrell

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