ROBERT SMITHSON
American Artist 1938-1973
Spiral Jetty
Rozel Point, Great Salt Lake, Utah
April, 1970
mud, precipitated salt crystals, rocks, water coil 1500' long and 15' wide
Smithson is known for his innovative earthworks, such as the Spiral Jetty. Using only limited materials for his groundbreaking art, he has become one of the most well-known artists internationally and has gained such great recognition for his work. He has impacted the form of art by sculpture and theory for over thirty years.
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