A Life Dedicated to Perception Robert Walter Irwin, who passed away in October 2023 at the age of 95, was more than just an artist; he was a philosophical explorer disguised as a creator of immersive environments. Born in Long Beach, California, in 1928, his journey began not with grand artistic pronouncements but with a quiet observation of how we perceive the world around us. His early life, shaped by the landscapes of Southern Cali…