Robert Morris, Observatory

Robert Morris

American · 1931–2018 · Painter, Sculptor

Robert Morris was an American sculptor, conceptual artist and writer. He was regarded as having been one of the most prominent theorists of minimalism along with Donald Judd,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Robert Morris, Untitled (Brown Felt), 1978, felt, copper grommetsUntitled (Brown Felt)Phillips · £158,500≈ $271,986≈ €199,170Sign up to see
  2. Robert Morris, Untitled (Hypnerotomachia Series), 1982, Hydrocal and metalUntitled (Hypnerotomachia Series)Phillips · $68,750≈ £54,960≈ €60,916Sign up to see
  3. Robert Morris, Location, 1973, lead, metal and plastic counters on wood panelLocationPhillips · $35,000≈ £28,176≈ €33,028Sign up to see

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Robert Morris was an American sculptor, conceptual artist and writer. He was regarded as having been one of the most prominent theorists of minimalism along with Donald Judd, but also made important contributions to the development of performance art, land art, the Process Art movement, and installation art. Morris lived and worked in New York. In 2013 as part of the October Files, MIT Press published a volume on Morris, examining his work and influence, edited by Julia Bryan-Wilson.

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Born 1931, Kansas CityDied 2018, KingstonOccupation Painter, Sculptor, IllustratorWikidata Q465168 ↗ULAN 500020041 ↗Museum works 1

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land artMinimalismprocess art

Also known as Robert Morris Studio

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Robert Morris, Observatory
Observatory1977
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