About Robert Campbell
Lived 1951 – 2004 (aged 53). Robert Campbell was an American painter, poet and publisher.
Robert Campbell (18 April 1951 – 28 May 2004) was an American artist and writer from Marshall, Texas. He studied art for two years at Stephen F. Austin State University, then moved to Los Angeles, where he showed at Gallerie Rabindra. In the 1980s and 1990s, he worked as a scenic painter on MTV music videos, film, and theater. He plays himself in the Kenny Loggins music video for "Vox Humana." In 2002, he cofounded Brass Tacks Press.
Selected titles On a Purple Spiral Floating by Robert Campbell & Pablo Capra (ed.) (Brass Tacks Press, 2016) Robert Campbell: Collected Works 1976-2004 by Robert Campbell & Pablo Capra (ed.) (Brass Tacks Press, 2022)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Campbell?
American artist and writer
When was Robert Campbell born?
Robert Campbell was born on 18 April 1951 in Marshall.
When did Robert Campbell die?
Robert Campbell died on 28 May 2004.
What was Robert Campbell's occupation?
Robert Campbell was a painter, poet and publisher.
What nationality was Robert Campbell?
Robert Campbell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Campbell (American artist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Campbell. https://biography.guide/robert-campbell-painter/
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