Wikipedia entry
Introduction
Robert Smithson (January 2, 1938 – July 20, 1973) was an American artist known for sculpture and land art who often used drawing and photography in relation to the spatial arts. His work has been internationally exhibited in galleries and museums and is held in public collections. He was one of the founders of the land art movement whose best known work is the Spiral Jetty (1970).
Wikidata
Q328341
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Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Writer, Essayist, Conceptual Artist, Painter, Photographer, Sculptor
Names
Robert Smithson, Robert I. Smithson
Ulan
500015753
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Works

71 works online

Exhibitions

Publications

  • Information: 50th Anniversary Edition Exhibition catalogue, Paperback, 208 pages
  • Being Modern: Building the Collection of the Museum of Modern Art Exhibition catalogue, Hardcover, 288 pages
  • The Original Copy: Photography of Sculpture, 1839 to Today Exhibition catalogue, Hardcover, 256 pages
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