Robert Smithson interview, 1968
Smithson, Robert,
b. 1938
d. 1973
Painter, Sculptor
Tx.
Collection size: 2 sound cassettes.
Collection Summary: An interview of Robert Smithson conducted by Tony Robbin.
Smithson discusses the conceptual theories that he employs in creating his artwork; the relationship between the "site" and the "nonsite" in his work; systems; and maps. Some works are physically described and a list of works and their measurements is read by Smithson.
Biographical/Historical Note: Sculptor, New York, N.Y; Born 1938, Died 1973. Tony Robbin, the interviewer is a writer, painter and sculptor.
Gift of interviewer Tony Robbin, 1992.
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