"Olympiad" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1971

THF611040 / "Olympiad" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1971
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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Motion picture (Visual work)

Date Made

1971

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2021.14.209

Credit

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