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Robert Smithson — Location Alfred, NY
Robert Smithson

Location Alfred, NY

1969

Robert Smithson's Location Alfred, NY (1969) is an early example of land art and site-specific installation. The work engages with the landscape and geography of its particular location, reflecting Smithson's interest in geology and environmental intervention.

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Collection Loïc Malle: Only Time Will Tell

April 6, 2022

Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000

Lot 55

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Robert Smithson, Location Alfred, NY, 1969

Robert Smithson's Location Alfred, NY (1969) is an early example of land art and site-specific installation. The work engages with the landscape and geography of its particular location, reflecting Smithson's interest in geology and environmental intervention.

Year
1969
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Conceptual, Minimalist, Installation, American, Land Art, Landscape, Sculptural, Site-Specific, Earthy, Contemporary

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