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Michael Heizer
American, b. 1944
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American, born Italy, 1887 - 1948
BiographyMichael Heizer (born 1944) is an American land artist specializing in large-scale and site specific sculptures. Working outside the confines of traditional galleries and museums, Heizer is noted for redefining sculpture in terms of scale, material, and process. A part of the 20th century Land Art or Earth Art movement, Heizer is known for creating his sculptures with heavy-duty equipment like industrial mixers, bulldozers, and excavators. He currently lives and works in Hiko, Nevada and New York City.