Robert Smithson

American sculptor and conceptual artist (1938-1973).

Born January 2nd, 1938 in Passaic.

Died July 20th, 1973 at 35 years old in Amarillo (aviation accident).

Occupations
architectural draftsperson, art theorist, conceptual artist, draftsperson, geologist, land artist, painter, photographer, sculptor, visual artist
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When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche