Bob Smith

Biography

Bob Smith was born in Springfield, Mass. in 1944 and died in Miami in 1990 after being diagnosed with AIDS. He traveled to Europe in the early 70s, deciding to settle and work in Madrid after traveling to Egypt, Turkey and Greece and staying one year in Morocco. In 1977 he returned to the United States and settling in New York City.

Bob Smith’s recent exhibitions include From Space Countries Have No Borders at Emanuela Campoli in Paris (2024); Días De Plata Y Oro at Galería Marta Cervera in Madrid (2023); Art Remains A Witness to a Life at Martos Gallery in New York (2022).

During the 70s, he exhibited regularly in Spain, France, Germany, Italy and was included in the 1973 Biennale de Paris at the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris. His solo exhibitions in New York during the 80s include Box Environments at Yvonne Seguy Gallery in New York (1984); Wall Constructions at Schreiber/Cutler Gallery in New York (1986); Window at Chicago Books in New York (1987); Box Constructions at Schreiber/Cutler Gallery in New York (1987); Egyptomania N.Y.C. 1977-1980 at Terne Gallery in New York(1987).

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Selected Works

Image of VANDERBELT'S BATH by Bob Smith

VANDERBELT'S BATH, 1983

Mixed media in wood construction / light

76.2 x 55.9 x 45.7 cm / 30 x22 x 18 inches
Image of Four Columns by Bob Smith

Four Columns, 1983

Photograph and mixed media in wood construction

36.6 x 95.9 x 25.4 cm / 14 1/2 x 37 3/4 x 10 inches
Image of Saint Valentine by Bob Smith

Saint Valentine, 1983

Mixed medi in wooden drawer

57.8 x 80.6 x 24.1 cm / 22 3/4 x 31 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches
Image of Michel Auder by Bob Smith

Michel Auder, 1981

Acrylic on canvas diptych

137.2 x 81.3 cm / 54 x 32 inches
Image of Mr. Dead and Mrs. Free, A Play by Bob Smith

Mr. Dead and Mrs. Free, A Play, 1981

Mixed media construction

59.7 x 33.3 x 12.1 cm / 23 1/2 x 13 1/8 x 4 3/4 inches
Image of The Shepherd's Son by Bob Smith

The Shepherd's Son, 1983

Wood and mixed media construction

57.1 x 101.6 x 20.3 cm / 22 1/2 x 40 x 8 inches