Actor Timothée Chalamet traveled to Michael Heizer’s monumental Land art installation City alongside photographer Annie Leibovitz for a Vogue photoshoot. This vast artwork spans a mile and a half long and half a mile wide in the Nevada desert and opened in 2022 after more than 50 years of construction, which began in 1970.
Describing his impression, Chalamet said,
“It’s just a totally remote experience.”Beyond art, he discussed his involvement in various projects, notably the upcoming Josh Safdie–directed film Marty Supreme, where he portrays a former table tennis champion facing hard times.
Chalamet spoke highly of Annie Leibovitz, who captured several portraits of him at City for the Vogue story:
“Annie is an absolute beast.”
“Sometimes when people become so ubiquitous or iconic, you can lose sight of how much effort goes in. She’s the first one up at 5:30 a.m. You’re coming downstairs, and she’s poring over materials.”
“She almost had a crazy compulsive creative attitude. She wasn’t concerned with anything but getting great stuff, and then I’m sure she went on to the next thing.”
Her dedication and creative energy were clear in the way she approached the photoshoot, ensuring great results.
Summary: Timothée Chalamet’s visit to Michael Heizer’s vast City installation highlights his engagement with unique art experiences and admiration for photographer Annie Leibovitz’s relentless creative drive.