"World's Fair" by Lillian F. Schwartz, circa 1970

Summary

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact

Sculpture (Visual work)

Date Made

circa 1970

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.70

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Material

Aluminum (Metal)
Metal
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard
String (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 28 in  (Sculpture)

Width: 12 in  (Sculpture)

Length: 16 in  (Sculpture)

Height: 6.25 in  (Trees)

Width: 3.75 in  (Trees)

Length: 3.75 in  (Trees)

Inscriptions

label on red pump (.2): Proven Pump / WBW / Mfgd. / WESTERN BRASS WORKS / 1440 North Spring Street / Los Angeles, California / 90012 / Submersible stamped on side of green pump (.3): POW-R - R - PAK / MODEL E200R / 115V 600 40[A?] / ZENO PUMP CO / GARDENA, CAL. label on green pump (.3): Proven Pump / WBW / Mfgd. / WESTERN BRASS WORKS / 1440 North Spring Street / Los Angeles, California / 90012 / Submersible stamped on side of beige pump (.4): POW-R - R - PAK / MODEL E200R / 115V 600 40[A?] / ZENO PUMP CO / GARDENA, CAL. label on beige pump (.4): Proven Pump / WBW / Mfgd. / WESTERN BRASS WORKS / 1440 North Spring Street / Los Angeles, California / 90012 / Submersible stamped on side of green pump (.5): POW-R - R - PAK / MODEL E200R / 115V 600 40[A?] / ZENO PUMP CO / GARDENA, CAL. label on green pump (.5): Proven Pump / WBW / Mfgd. / WESTERN BRASS WORKS / 1440 North Spring Street / Los Angeles, California / 90012 / Submersible label on green pump (.5): 11390054 on sides of lightbulbs (.6 and .7): CHAMPION / F15Y8/CW USA

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