Work on the Lightning Field was to begin in early 2013, and the sculpture was to be reopened in June. Representation in other media A photograph of The Lightning Field was used as the cover image for Robert Hughes's 1997 book, American Visions: The Epic History of Art in America. The work featured prominently in the novel Blinded by the Light by Morgan Hunt. It may have influenced the imagery of author Cormac McCarthy's epilogue in his book Blood Meridian. It is the subject of "Poles Apart" (2011), a New Yorker article by Geoff Dyer. David Ulin discusses the work as a narrative which "unfolds not as a fixed encounter but rather as something that gets inside us in a more sequential way." It inspired composer John Mackey's piece which he entitled "The Lightning Field". Visiting Open for six months of the year, the installation can be visited only by making advance reservations that include an overnight stay in the accommodations at the site. The site is a long drive from a scheduled meeting place in Quemado to a log cabin in the area. The installation is intended to be viewed in isolation or with a very small group of people. A cabin on the site was restored to accommodate up to six people for this purpose. It has two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a common room. Camping and photography at the site are not permitted. See also Utah monolith References External links Official website Photo gallery by Walter De Maria The Lightning Field, article & photos at Atlas Obscura Buildings and structures in Catron County, New Mexico Land art 1977 sculptures Outdoor sculptures in New Mexico Tourist attractions in Catron County, New Mexico Steel sculptures in New Mexico