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Looking back – Visiting Robert Smithson's 'Spiral Jetty' (1970) on 7 September 2004


A decade ago today (!) we were lucky enough to visit Robert Smithson's most iconic earthwork 'Spiral Jetty' (1970). The water level of the Great Salt Lake was well down and the surface of the counterclockwise spiral was not only visible but also walkable. As we walked alone in the blazing heat we felt as if we were disappearing into the black basalt, pink salt and silent haze. 

Our visit to the site was completed a few days later visiting his Retrospective Works 1955-1973 at Los Angeles’ MOCA, curated by Eugenie Tsai with Connie Butler. Happy memories!
 


















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