Crown to Bring James Turrell Skyspace to New Bremen
NEW BREMEN, Ohio (May 26, 2026) – Crown Equipment, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, today announced the construction of a new structure designed to house a commissioned Skyspace installation by internationally acclaimed artist James Turrell. Set to open in the spring of 2027, the structure is being built in the Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area located near the Company’s headquarters in New Bremen.
Turrell is considered a pioneer in the field of perceptual art and is best known for immersive installations that use light as a material, challenging audiences to reconsider how they see and experience their surroundings. His work has been exhibited in major museums and public spaces worldwide.
The immersive experience of the Skyspace exhibit will bring visitors into a chamber where the ceiling will open to provide a clear view of the sky with all perceptions of the horizon removed. A sequenced light program inside the structure will interact with the outside light coming through the opening in the ceiling. The best times for viewing will be at dawn and dusk.
“It is an honor to bring a James Turrell Skyspace to our community,” said James Dicke II, chairman and chief executive officer, Crown Equipment. “The installation will not only serve as a cultural landmark, but as a shared space for visitors to reflect and engage with art in a way that is truly a unique experience.”
Crown is working in close partnership with the New Bremen Foundation, owner and steward of the Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area, to ensure the installation enhances the site while respecting its natural character. The project reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the community and welcoming visitors to experience the area’s unique cultural and natural offerings.
About Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. For 80 years, Crown has been providing customers with products, services, and solutions they can count on. Crown’s business philosophy utilizes vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture and distribute forward-thinking, innovative solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency. Crown produces a broad range of forklifts, batteries and chargers, as well as automation solutions and fleet management technologies, and warehouse solutions products and design services.
The company’s global headquarters is located in New Bremen, Ohio, USA, with regional headquarters in Germany, China, Australia and Singapore. Its employees number more than 20,300 worldwide. Crown operates a service and distribution network that exceeds 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. To learn more about Crown’s ideas for helping customers advance the productivity of their operations, visit crown.com.