Robert Irwin

Robert Irwin (1928–2023) was an American painter, scenographer and artist.

Also recorded as Bob Irwin.

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Overview

Born at Long Beach in 1928, died at La Jolla in 2023.

In detail

Robert Irwin studied at Jepson Art Institute, Chouinard Art Institute and Otis College of Art and Design. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting, art and installation art. The authority associates the name with Light and Space. John McLaughlin is recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are Disc Installation.

Work by Robert Irwin is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are MacArthur Fellows Program and Guggenheim Fellowship.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7345814: Robert Irwin

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