“I am very much taken by how light works in crystal.”
Title:James Turrell, artist
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While it is a good standard for everyday life, this golden rule goes out of the window when you enter a room by artist James Turrell. Upon entering, you will notice the clear and brilliant quality of the colors. You stay for a little longer and you feel your view widen, deepen. The light, just moments ago a lush orange, diffuses into a soft and hazy lilac. The walls disappear into a mist that is not really there. Edges shimmer in contrasting colours, get sharper, then blend into the wall again. When you turn around, you face a wall you know is white, but now shimmers green, red, blue.
The effects of light refracting through crystal and the resulting spectral colors have fascinated visitors to Swarovski Crystal Worlds since its opening in 1995. The new Chamber of Wonder unveils an abstract yet tangible perception of light. Carla Rumler, Curator of Swarovski Kristallwelten, says of the latest addition to the now 18 Chambers of Wonder: “If you dare to be open to the enormous power light holds, Umbra will affect you emotionally and physically.”
The effects of light refracting through crystal and the resulting spectral colors have fascinated visitors to Swarovski Crystal Worlds since its opening in 1995. The new Chamber of Wonder unveils an abstract yet tangible perception of light. Carla Rumler, Curator of Swarovski Kristallwelten, says of the latest addition to the now 18 Chambers of Wonder: “If you dare to be open to the enormous power light holds, Umbra will affect you emotionally and physically.”
La luce è
l’anima del cristallo
L’installazione Umbra 2022 di James Turrell aggiunge una sfaccettatura luminosa agli Swarovski Kristallwelten, in cui sono esposte anche opere di Yayoi Kusama e Lee Bul. L’opera più recente nella serie Shallow Space dell’artista permette allo spettatore di allargare la sua percezione: quella che, a prima vista, era semplicemente una stanza splendidamente illuminata, ti coinvolge nella sua atmosfera. La luce diventa lei stessa l’opera d’arte in una Camera delle Meraviglie che in un battibaleno passa da contorni nitidi a una foschia onirica.
L’artista
James Turrell
James Turrell è uno degli artisti più rinomati a livello internazionale. Le sue installazioni e i suoi ambienti trasformano la luce in un’esperienza creata con materiale artistico. Le opere di Turrell sono esposte in oltre 70 importanti collezioni internazionali, tra cui il MoMA di New York, il Centre Georges Pompidou di Parigi e, adesso, gli Swarovski Kristallwelten di Wattens, in Austria.
Other Kristallwelten Experiences
The Art of Perfomance
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Explore Swarovski’s connection to Hollywood glamour with the Art of Performance, a Chamber of Wonder dedicated to performers and their crystallized props, accessories, and costumes.
Summer at Kristallwelten
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This summer, Swarovski Kristallwelten will be celebrating the season with a special program of events designed to reflect the spirit of the season. Appealing to all ages, this diverse series of experiences is included in the price of our standard day ticket and has been conceived to spark joy and wonder.
New Chambers of Wonder
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Designed by award-winning artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, two new Chambers of Wonder have arrived at Swarovski Kristallwelten. Each space offers a uniquely immersive experience that explores the connections between crystals and people through sound, light, and movement. Emotive, interactive, and shimmering with Swarovski savoir-faire.
World of Swarovski
Ocean-Inspired Jewelry
Title:Our new jewelry families are beautiful works of artistry that feature Swarovski Crystal Pearls, and a palette of blue and green Swarovski Crystals.
Wedding Jewelry & Accessories
Title:Fall in love with beautiful designs infused with the brilliance of crystals. From subtle shimmer to all-out glamour, there’s a piece to complement any wedding style, each deserving of a place on your wedding accessories list.
Disney The Lion King x Swarovski
Title:Commemorate a cherished classic with radiant characters.