An installation gives you the sense that you can interact with it with your body or walk into it. There could be a story that encourages you to look deeper into the installation, which could be created with objects, screens, or video. This installation "Earth Room" by Walter de Maria invites the viewer to interact with the room or imagine walking through the room of dirt. Although you may feel like you can walk into a 2-D artwork, it is not possible, whereas in this installation it is possible although it looks as if it is not allowed.
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You're right - you aren't allowed to walk into the Dirt Room anymore. (It is still on display in New York City, thanks to the Dia Foundation). BUT you can certainly smell it, and it's very humid inside. They take very good care of it...
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