Since 2015, the Evangelical Cemetery Association of Berlin City Center has been presenting a permanent light installation by American light artist James Turrell (b. 1943) in the chapel at Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof I, designed to align with the sunset.
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Bild von JAMES TURRELL - Lichtkunstpräsentation / Light Art Presentation
James Turrell (*1943) is one of the most significant artists of our time. He dedicates his entire body of work to exploring the diverse manifestations of natural and artificial light. He pushes the boundaries of perception. In his light spaces, the architecture appears dematerialized, relieved of its heaviness, and the visitor directly experiences the presence of pure light. Turrell’s work in the chapel of the Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof is specifically timed to coincide with sunset.
The permanent installation is Turrell’s only publicly accessible artwork in Berlin and can only be viewed during sunset hours.
With an introductory talk (German/English) from Friday to Sunday until sunset (varying start times)
• Duration: 1 hour, including a 25-minute introductory talk
• Info and contact: tickets@evfbs.de
• Admission 30 minutes before the event begins
(Languages: German, English)
Additional information
Dates
June 2026
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