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Robert Smithson

Robert Smithson was an American artist known for his pioneering work in the field of land art. Born in Passaic, New Jersey. 

Smithson is best known for his large-scale earthworks, which he called "non-sites." These works were often made by rearranging natural materials such as rocks, sand, and soil, and were meant to challenge traditional ideas about art and the relationship between art and the environment.

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  • Years:

    Born in 1938

  • Country:

    United States of America, Passaic, New Jersey