8. The Earth Room

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The Earth Room is a loft space at 141 Wooster Street filled with 280,000 pounds of soil. Serving as both a testament to contemporary art and a sanctuary from the busy streets of SoHo, the room is a permanent installation and was conceived in 1977 by Walter de Maria, an American artist and sculptor.