# Light Installation Retrospectives 'Lightscape' by James Turrell Explores the Artists's Light Art By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-10-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-turrell References: [yatzer](https://www.yatzer.com/james-turrell-lightscape-houghton-hall) Currently taking place at Houghton Hall in Norfolk, 'Lightscape' by James Turrell is a [stunning retrospective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlo-nason) on one of the world's most famous artist's working with the medium of light. Housing installations that are both site-specific and that span the artist's career, 'Lightscape' is an [immersive exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-lighting-experience) that is sure to delight and inspire wonder in patrons. On display until the end of October 2015, the summertime exhibition includes and features the west-facing facade of Houghton Hall lit up at night (titled 'The Illumination'). The overall exhibit aims to expose patrons to Turrell's experience of light and hope to cultivate different modes of perception in the viewer. In general, James Turrell hopes to communicate the primal connection between humans and light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Immersive Installations:** Opportunities for businesses to create immersive installations that stimulate the senses and elicit wonder in patrons. - **Light as Medium:** Innovative ways for industries to explore light as a medium for artistic expression, creating new forms of visual experiences and storytelling. - **Perception-altering Experiences:** Potential for industries to design experiences that challenge and expand viewers' perception, creating transformative moments and connections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Exhibition:** Opportunities for the art and exhibition industry to incorporate light installations as a means of transforming spaces and engaging audiences in unique ways. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Potential for the hospitality and tourism industry to create immersive light installations to enhance guest experiences and attract visitors seeking unique and captivating environments. - **Event Planning and Production:** Opportunities to incorporate light installations into events as a way to create memorable and immersive experiences that leave a lasting impact on attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Retro Glass Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larry-bell.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Interactive Light Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wall-is-a-door.md) - [Winter Light Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-lights.md) - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md)