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Nancy Holt
1938–2014

Introduction

Nancy Holt (April 5, 1938 – February 8, 2014) was an American artist most known for her public sculpture, installation art, concrete poetry, and land art. Throughout her career, Holt also produced works in other media, including film and photography. Since 2018, her legacy has been cared for by Holt/Smithson Foundation.

Wikidata identifier

Q3335580

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Introduction

Land artist and film- and video maker is best known for her monumental work "Sun Tunnels," which is installed in the Great Basin Desert in northwest Utah.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, conceptual artist, photographer, sculptor, video artist

ULAN identifier

500027318

Names

Nancy Holt, Nancy Louise Holt

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