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Roland David Smith (March 9, 1906 – May 23, 1965) was an influential and innovative American abstract expressionist sculptor and painter, widely known for creating large steel abstract geometric sculptures. Born in Decatur, Indiana, Smith initially pursued painting, receiving training at the Art Students League in New York from 1926 to 1930.
Widely considered the greatest sculptor of his generation, David Smith (1906–1965) created some of the most iconic works of the 20th century.
Oct 6, 2022 · ARTnews. News. Should We Cancel David Smith? An Epic New Biography Takes Up the Famed Sculptor’s Violent Side. By Alex Greenberger. October 6, 2022 9:00am. David Smith, Fish, 1950–51, in...
Aug 1, 2019 · Yorkshire Sculpture Park. 1.8K subscribers. Subscribed. 141. 13K views 4 years ago. YSP presents a major exhibition of over 40 works by the pioneering and highly influential American artist David...
David Smith was among the first American artists to master the use of steel and other industrial materials. After many years of working metal into evocative linear compositions, he forged a new, formal language for sculpture through increased focus on shape, volume, surface, and structure.
Roland David Smith (March 9, 1906 – May 23, 1965) was an influential and innovative American abstract expressionist sculptor and painter, widely known for creating large steel abstract geometric sculptures. Born in Decatur, Indiana, Smith initially pursued painting, receiving training at the Art Students League in New York from 1926 to 1930.
Oct 6, 2011 · About. Artworks. Artist. Videos. Events. Whitney Stories. Guides. Photography. Collection. News. A fresh look at the work of the great American sculptor David Smith (1906–1965), Cubes and Anarchy offers new insights into the artist’s career-long involvement with geometric forms.
