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Archives of American Art
Interview with Robert Smithson
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.smitrobe3
- Creators:
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Smithson, RobertRobbin, Tony
- Dates:
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1968
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Itemssound cassettes
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview with Robert Smithson conducted 1968 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
Biographical / Historical
Robert Smithson (1938-1973) was a sculptor based in New York, N.Y. and was a founder of the land art movement.
Tony Robbin, the interviewer is a writer, painter and sculptor.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of interviewer Tony Robbin, 1992.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Untranscribed; use requires an appointment.
Citation
Robert Smithson interview conducted by Tony Robbin, 1968.
More Information
General
General
Audio quality is poor; one side of each tape is blank.
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