UMFA, Dia Art Foundation, and Great Salt Lake Institute
Collaborate to Ensure Long-Term Preservation of Spiral Jetty
In January 2012, the UMFA was announced as one of two local organizations selected to collaborate with Dia Art Foundation in the ongoing stewardship of Robert Smithson's iconic artwork, Spiral Jetty.
The monumental earthwork Spiral Jetty (1970) was created by artist Robert Smithson (1938-1973) and is located off Rozel Point in the north arm of the Great Salt Lake. Made of black basalt rocks and earth gathered from the site, Spiral Jetty is a 15-foot-wide coil that stretches more than 1,500 feet into the lake. Its exceptional art historical importance, unique beauty and remote location have drawn visitors and media attention from throughout Utah and around the world.
Dia, a New York-based nonprofit institution, acquired the earthwork as a gift from the artist's estate in 1999. As part of its stewardship of the sculpture, Dia is formalizing a plan to work with two Utah organizations that have previously supported its efforts: the UMFA and the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College. Together, the three organizations will ensure the concerns and needs of this iconic American artwork are met.
IMAGE: Robert Smithson, the Spiral Jetty, 1970. Long-term installation in Rozel Point, Box Elder County, Utah. Collection Dia Art Foundation, New York. Photo: Nancy Holt.
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The Future of Spiral Jetty: Community and Collaboration
Thursday, February 2, 2012, 7 pm
Salt Lake City Public Library
Join the directors of Dia, the GSLI, and the UMFA for a panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Napier-Pearce, KCPW
Related Links
Collaboration Press Release
Dia Art Foundation
Great Salt Lake Institute
Spiral Jetty Explained
Spiral Jetty Experienced
Smithson in the UMFA Collection
The Smithson Effect Exhibition
More about Robert Smithson
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