David Chalmers Alesworth

This is the official website for information regarding the internationally renowned American artist Robert Smithson. The Estate of Robert Smithson is exclusively represented by James Cohan Gallery, New York (www.jamescohan.com). This site was written and compiled by Elyse Goldberg (smithsonestate@jamescohan.com).

Smithson is most well known for his provocative earthwork, the Spiral Jetty, made in 1970. He gained international recognition for his groundbreaking art which was not limited by genre or materials as well as for his critical writings that challenged traditional categories of art between the years of 1964-1973. His art and writings have had a profound impact on sculpture and art theory for over thirty years. Smithson’s work continues to be exhibited in museums both nationally and internationally (see bibliography / biography ). He is featured prominently in major museum collections such as The Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Oslo (see Collections).