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Robert Gober's 1986-87 Sculpture Two Partially Buried Sinks

artist · 2026-04-22

Robert Gober created the sculpture Two Partially Buried Sinks between 1986 and 1987. The work consists of two cast iron sinks finished with enamel paint. One sink measures 39 by 25.5 by 2.5 inches, while the other is 39 by 24.5 by 2.75 inches. Photographer Andrew Moore documented the piece, with the artist granting permission for its use. Artcritical published information about this artwork on November 11, 2014. The website entry became available at 3:21 PM that day. WordPress powers the artcritical platform. This sculpture represents Gober's exploration of domestic objects transformed through artistic intervention.

Key facts

  • Robert Gober created Two Partially Buried Sinks
  • The sculpture was made between 1986 and 1987
  • Materials include cast iron and enamel paint
  • Right sink measures 39 x 25.5 x 2.5 inches
  • Left sink measures 39 x 24.5 x 2.75 inches
  • Andrew Moore photographed the artwork
  • Artcritical published information on November 11, 2014
  • The entry was posted at 3:21 PM

Entities

Artists

  • Robert Gober
  • Andrew Moore

Institutions

  • artcritical

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