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walter joseph de maria

Born 1935 Died 2013 Works span 2002–2002

Walter Joseph De Maria: Architect of Space and Meaning Walter Joseph De Maria (October 1, 1935 – July 25, 2013) was an American artist, sculptor, illustrator, and composer whose career spanned six decades and profoundly impacted the landscape of contemporary art. Born in Albany, California, he moved to New York City in 1960, a pivotal moment that propelled him into the heart of the burgeoning Minimalist and Land Art movements. De Mari…

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walter joseph de maria

1935 – 2013

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walter joseph de maria

1935 – 2013

The Lifeline

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