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installation art

American  
[in-stuh-ley-shuhn ahrt] / ɪn stəˈleɪ ʃən ˌɑrt /

noun

  1. art that is created, constructed, or installed on the site where it is exhibited, often incorporating materials or physical features on the site.


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Origin of installation art

First recorded in 1970–75

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That’s where I started looking at monochromatic installation art.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

This Wooster Group offering moves the company closer to conceptual installation art.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

Whatever else they do, these shrines to vernacular architecture, humane, seductive and commanding, make clear that a godmother of installation art has been unwisely overlooked.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2024

This exhibit, the first solo show by a Cambodian American artist in SAM’s history, will showcase videos and garments from Ali’s previous performances, as well as sculpture, photography and installation art.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024

Young artists were pioneering conceptual, performance and installation art.

From Washington Post • Jul. 18, 2022

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