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*.
Read full biography →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.
🇳🇴 Norway
1 museum
Also in NorwayNational Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (1)
🇪🇸 Spain
1 museum
Also in SpainInstitut Valencià d'Art Modern (1)
🇺🇸 United States
1 museum
Also in United StatesNational Gallery of Art (7)
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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