Results: 6 unforgettable examples of land art (part two)

Broken Circle/Spiral Hill, Netherlands: For the group exhibition of contemporary art Sonsbeek '71 in the Dutch city of Arnhem, Robert Smithson realized Broken Circle and Spiral Hill in an inactive sand-pit in Emmen. On a conical mound, a spiral path runs counterclockwise. At the top of the Spiral Hill is an observation platform, from which the best view of Broken Circle, located on the edge of the flooded gravel pit. Two circular segments (a dam and a canal) are laid out around an inner circle, which is divided into two segments of water and earth. That which is water in the one half, is earth in the other half. ln Broken Circle, two semicircles correspond to one another formally and are simultaneously opposed in terms of material, somewhat removed from the center of the circle lies a large boulder. The rock is one of the largest of its kind in Holland. lt was carried here during the ancient times by a glacier which ran diagonally across present-day Holland. The sand-pit was already intended as a recreation area when Smithson chose the site. In reaction to the local population's acceptance of the project, Smithson's contribution to the exhibition was maintained as a permanent installation. Are you familiar with the Broken Circle/Spiral Hill formation that is located in the Netherlands?

Sky Garden Crater, Ireland: Liss Ard Gardens Resort (southern Ireland) includes a magnificent 'Crater' designed by James Turrell, the extraordinary American artist who is world-renowned for his works on the theme of 'Light', and the Swiss architect Gert Burla. The Crater was created for the Irish skies to be appreciated by the spectators lying on the stone structures at the bottom, and the dome-effect that is created in the elliptical frame is truly an unforgettable experience. Is the Sky Garden Crater something you would like to see if you ever had the opportunity?

Bunjil Geoglyph, Australia: This photo shows geoglyph called Bunjil, which in aboriginal language means Eagle. It was constructed in 2006 by world-renowned Australian artist Andrew Rogers at the You Yangs National Park in Victoria, Australia. The creature has a wing span of 100 meters (330 ft) and 1500 tonnes of rock were used to construct it. Have you ever heard of the Australian artist Andrew Rogers that constructed this massive Eagle rock formation?