A Loft Filled with Dirt, the Man Who's Cared for it for 19 Years

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In SoHo, New York there is a second-floor loft full of dirt. It's called the New York Earth Room, and is a Dia Foundation Project. The artist is Walter De Maria, and he installed it here in 1977. Bill Dilworth has cared for the Earth Room for 19 years.
Produced by Benjamen Walker and Andrea Silenzi for WNYC Culture

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@chamberpaint 9 жыл бұрын

John and I went to the DIA gathering for this in 1977. We returned to see it installed, and I was stunned. I didn't understand it, really, but I liked the feeling it inspired from the silence, the smell, and the pointlessness. It defies description. I'm pleased to learn it is still there! Bill seems to be the perfect person for the job. I was always fond of Walter, as well as his work. Only a year ago, I found an old copy of Art in America with the Earth Room on the cover, and bought it. I hadn't thought about the Earth Room for many years, and seeing it brought back a lovely memory. Learning it's still there is wonderful! I hope it's still there next time I visit NY, as I would love to see it again in person.

@lauralunamartin7331 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. Thank you for such a sensitive and emotional portrait of this man and this work of art. I really enjoyed this video, especially seeing the faces of the visitors as they experienced the room. Next time you are in NYC, be sure to go visit!

@marim0y 15 жыл бұрын

Interesting. It's a lot of dirt. What a nifty job.

@hotsweater 11 жыл бұрын

Got back from New York yesterday and this was definitely the highlight of my trip. The work itself is amazing, but Bill Dilworth gives it an extra layer of life and meaning. Could not think of a better person to meet in NYC.

@gregdahlen4375 3 жыл бұрын

might make you think more about dirt cuz places it in an unusual context

@rustyredhead 13 жыл бұрын

Are New Yorkers that hard up for dirt?

@WilliamBeowulfAdcock 7 жыл бұрын

I would call that a... Dirty job... B)

@DebraRodman 13 жыл бұрын

Who pays for this?

@Andrey_Berg 2 жыл бұрын

"Наши" бы там быстро кошачьи лунки устроили для туалетов.

@Gardenia555 2 жыл бұрын

Many people in need for a place to live, even my self where landords keep pushing out poor people to rise rents, and using a property for this, sorry if someone get annoy for my comment but for me does not make sense. I mean, art? I love art, but I love realities too"--And poverty do exists"

@AB-sy9tf 4 жыл бұрын

What a total waste of a loft that could provide housing for a lucky NYer or two.....SMH

@chhaann 4 жыл бұрын

A B As a NYer who understands the real estate market of the neighborhood in which the Earth Room is located, this is a far more valuable use of space than an apartment.

@AB-sy9tf 4 жыл бұрын

@@chhaann as a real estate investor I can see your point. At least the landlord doesn't have to worry about the rent not being paid. :-)

@guarocuya3514 2 жыл бұрын

The keeper can grow some tomatoes there😏🍅🍅

@TCJones 2 жыл бұрын

What a pointless waste, not only of the space but also of that mans life, having to sit there to make sure no one photos it, and let people in and out...