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The Nelson-Atkins Mourns Robert Morris

Glass Labyrinth by Robert Morris

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art joins Kansas City and the arts community in mourning the death of Robert Morris. The 87-year-old native of Kansas City died Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Robert Morris in the Glass Labyrinth Morris was a founder of Minimalism in the 1960s, a radical simplification that influences artists to this day.

Morris created Glass Labyrinth in 2014 for The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park. He credited childhood visits to the Nelson-Atkins as formative experience for his art.

Image: Robert Morris was the first official visitor to walk through Glass Labyrinth in 2014.

 
 

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is one of the nation’s premier cultural institutions. Through free general admission, world-class exhibitions, and dynamic programming, the Nelson-Atkins invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore curiosity and engage in creativity. Our collection includes over 45,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of human ingenuity. We offer partner-driven community and family programs, citywide cultural festivals, signature events, and learning opportunities that encourage discovery and connection through art.  

The Nelson-Atkins is located at 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO  64111. Hours are 10 am–5 pm Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 10 am–9 pm Thursday and Friday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Visit nelson-atkins.org to plan your experience. 


For media interested in receiving further information, please contact:

Alyssa Lally
alally@nelson-atkins.org
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art