About Robert Smithson
American · 1938–1973
- Land Art
- Minimalism
Robert Smithson was an American artist known for his pioneering Land Art, including the iconic *Spiral Jetty*.
Museums3
Countries3
Most worksNational Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. · 7 works
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Where to see Robert Smithson
Ranked by works you can see in person.
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7 works
National Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
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1 works
Institut Valencià d'Art Modern
Valencia, Spain
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1 works
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
Oslo, Norway
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see Robert Smithson paintings?
Robert Smithson's works are held in 3 museums worldwide, including National Gallery of Art, Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, and National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.How many museums have Robert Smithson paintings?
3 museums worldwide hold works by Robert Smithson.Which is the best museum to see Robert Smithson?
National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. holds the largest collection with 7 works.
Sources
Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Robert Smithson's works across the following collections.
- [1] book Jed Perl, Art in America 1945-1970 Used for: biography.
- [2] book Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author, Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author - The Art Book_ New Edition, Mini Format Used for: biography.
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