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The Hunter College Community Mourns the Passing of Renowned Artist, Alumnus and Professor Robert Morris ’66

November 28, 2018
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Hunter mourns the loss of renowned artist Robert Morris, who earned his master’s degree in art history at the college in 1966 and went on to become a groundbreaking sculptor, conceptual artist, writer and founder of the minimalist movement. Morris was a member of the Hunter College faculty for decades, achieving the title of Distinguished Professor in 1998.

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