Robert Morris: "Object Sculpture, 1960-1965"

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Robert Morris: "Object Sculpture, 1960-1965"

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Aug 22, 2014

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This week on The New York Public Library Podcast, internationally renowned artist Robert Morris discusses various aspects of his practice and some of the key themes—time, memory, language, medium, and process—of his work.

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Aug 22, 2014

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Robert Morris: "Object Sculpture, 1960-1965"

Robert Morris: "Object Sculpture, 1960-1965"

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