Robert Smithson's Legacy Explored Through Multiple Exhibitions and New Monograph
Skira Editore has released a new monograph focused on Robert Smithson. From June 23 to October 23, 2005, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York showcased a retrospective of Smithson's work, which began at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. This exhibition effectively highlighted the unique brilliance of Smithson's innovative vision through a curated selection of pieces. Earlier this year, the Lower East Side featured a show called 'Mud Root Ochre Leaf Star.' At Postmasters, an exhibition blending virtual reality with assemblage is available until March 31. Curated by Greg Lindquist, a group show focuses on environmental issues. An online project for the Kadist Foundation examines the transformations in Passaic, NJ, while a Madrid exhibit connects Smithson's concepts to Cézanne. A recent display at Elizabeth Harris Gallery signified a pivotal moment in an artist's journey, with one participant expressing their pride in being both an artist and a New Yorker.
Key facts
- A new monograph on Robert Smithson was published by Skira Editore
- The Whitney Museum of American Art hosted a Robert Smithson retrospective from June 23 to October 23, 2005
- The Whitney exhibition originated at LA's Museum of Contemporary Art
- An exhibition at Postmasters combining virtual reality and assemblage is on view through March 31
- A show titled 'Mud Root Ochre Leaf Star' was seen on New York's Lower East Side earlier this year
- Greg Lindquist curated a group show of artists addressing environmental themes
- An online project for the Kadist Foundation explores Passaic, NJ
- A Madrid exhibition applies Robert Smithson's ideas to Cézanne
Entities
Artists
- Robert Smithson
- Greg Lindquist
- Cézanne
Institutions
- Skira Editore
- Postmasters
- Kadist Foundation
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Elizabeth Harris
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Lower East Side
- Passaic
- New Jersey
- Madrid
- Spain
- Los Angeles