On An (Art) Island in the Sun

Two summery posts on Robert Smithson that shouldn't be missed:

• From MAN comes the fantastic news that the Whitney will realize Robert Smithson's "Floating Island" project, which, cleverly named, involves pulling by tugboat a small island around Manhattan. Would love to see the schematics on this one.
  
• Check out Todd's pictures—seasonal variations on the Spiral Jetty. I'm reminded of Vanessa Beecroft's Sister Project.