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Robert Smithson
American sculptor and conceptual artist (1938-1973)
Robert Smithson was born on January 2, 1938 in Passaic, United States and died on July 20, 1973, aged 35.
Born
January 2, 1938
Robert Smithson died aged 35.
Died: July 20, 1973
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Passaic, United States
- Professions
- art theorist, architectural drafter, draftsperson, visual artist, land artist, painter, geologist, photographer, sculptor, conceptual artist
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Robert Smithson
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
Official links & social profiles
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- SNAC
- RKDartists
- BnF authorities
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- The Fine Art Archive
- Smithson, Robert
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Discogs
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Questions people ask
How old was Robert Smithson when they died?
Robert Smithson died aged 35.
When is Robert Smithson’s birthday?
Robert Smithson’s recorded birthday is January 2.
Where was Robert Smithson born?
Robert Smithson was born in Passaic, United States.
When did Robert Smithson die?
Robert Smithson died on July 20, 1973.