RICHARD LONG

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The English sculptor Richard Long (b. 1945) is one of the leading figures of Land Art. In 1967, Long created his first straight-line walk (A Line Made by Walking), marking the beginning of a systematic approach to working in and with nature, utilizing its materials and possibilities.

Long is a modern, abstract artist. His works incorporate pure geometric forms, such as lines and circles, exemplified by his WHITE FOOT CIRCLES installation at Pori Art Museum. His art is straightforward and practical, with no hidden meanings—everything is visible. Central to Long’s art is the concept of walking. He travels extensively, often to remote regions, where he creates various works in nature: walks, sculptures, photographs, and text pieces. All these forms of expression are equally significant, pointing to the core of his art—the experience they convey, which he brings to a broader audience.

The works Long creates in gallery and museum spaces, including sculptures and clay or mud pieces, reflect the same principles. Walking serves as a simple metaphor for life: an image of a solitary figure making their way and leaving traces behind. A sculpture is a pause along the journey; today, Long is in Pori. His exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York recently concluded, and next week he will begin constructing an exhibition in Turin. Life, for Long, is a journey—from one thing to another, from one place to another…

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