A key figure in the 1960s avant-garde, Whitman was part of the influential group of artists associated with the
Happenings, a movement that blurred the boundaries between art and life by incorporating elements of theater, visual art, and everyday experiences.
« Most of the art schools, most of the art publications that you find, might have been focusing on American realism and stuff like that, but it was hard to find this material. »
Robert Whitman
His work is characterized by its immersive and often surreal environments, where light, sound, and projections interact with performers and audiences, creating a unique, multi-sensory experience. Whitman’s innovative use of technology and his exploration of the relationship between image and reality have made him a
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A key figure in the 1960s avant-garde, Whitman was part of the influential group of artists associated with the
Happenings, a movement that blurred the boundaries between art and life by incorporating elements of theater, visual art, and everyday experiences.
« Most of the art schools, most of the art publications that you find, might have been focusing on American realism and stuff like that, but it was hard to find this material. »
Robert Whitman
His work is characterized by its immersive and often surreal environments, where light, sound, and projections interact with performers and audiences, creating a unique, multi-sensory experience. Whitman’s innovative use of technology and his exploration of the relationship between image and reality have made him a significant figure in contemporary art. His work has been exhibited in major institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Whitney Museum of American Art, cementing his legacy as a trailblazer in the integration of technology and art.
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