Timothée Chalamet’s Visit to Michael Heizer’s “City”
Actor Timothée Chalamet journeyed to Michael Heizer’s monumental Land Art installation City in Nevada alongside photographer Annie Leibovitz for a feature in Vogue. The installation, which extends a mile and a half in length and half a mile in width, officially opened in 2022 after more than five decades of construction beginning in 1970.
Reflections on Heizer’s Artwork
“It’s just a totally remote experience.”
This was Chalamet’s succinct impression of Heizer’s vast and secluded artistic creation nestled deep in the desert.
On New Work and Collaboration
Beyond his encounter with City, the profile highlights Chalamet’s upcoming role in Josh Safdie’s film Marty Supreme, where he portrays a once-successful table tennis champion facing hard times.
Admiration for Annie Leibovitz
Chalamet expressed strong admiration for Annie Leibovitz, who photographed him for the Vogue story.
“Annie is an absolute beast,” he said. “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.”
He added that her relentless drive left a mark on him, describing how she focuses only on achieving the perfect shot before moving on with the same creative intensity.
Author’s Summary
Chalamet’s visit to Heizer’s “City” reveals both the actor’s quiet awe at artistic solitude and his deep respect for Annie Leibovitz’s tireless creative discipline.