Spiral Jetty (1970)

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This film, made by the artist, Robert Smithson, with the assistance of Virgina Dwan, Dwan Gallery & Douglas Christmas, Director, Ace Gallery, (the aforementioned Dwan & Christmas also assisted Smithson financially with the making of the Spiral Jetty), is a poetic and process minded film depicting a "portrait" of his renowned earth work -- The Spiral Jetty, as it juts into the shallows off the shore of Utah's Great Salt Lake. A voice-over by Smithson reveals the evolution of the Spiral Jetty.

Director: Robert Smithson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 32 min
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Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spiral Jetty about?
This film, made by the artist, Robert Smithson, with the assistance of Virgina Dwan, Dwan Gallery & Douglas Christmas, Director, Ace Gallery, (the aforementioned Dwan & Christmas also assisted Smithson financially with the making of the Spiral Jetty), is a poetic and process minded film depicting a "portrait" of his renowned earth work -- The Spiral Jetty, as it juts into the shallows off the shore of Utah's Great Salt Lake. A voice-over by Smithson reveals the evolution of the Spiral Jetty.
Who directed Spiral Jetty?
Spiral Jetty was directed by Robert Smithson.
How long is Spiral Jetty?
Spiral Jetty has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
What genre is Spiral Jetty?
Spiral Jetty is a Documentary film.