"Homage to Duchamp (Nude Ascending Staircase)" by Lillian F. Schwartz with Robert J. Tatem, circa 1975
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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
Etching (Print)
Date Made
circa 1975
Collection Title
Location
On Loan - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
Object ID
2021.14.400
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 20.125 in
Width: 18.375 in
Length: 1 in
Inscriptions
on front:
Lillian SCHWARTZ
sticker on back:
KULICKE / KULICKE FRAMES INC. / 43 E. 10 ST. N.Y. 10003 / ORDER 52006 / DATE 4-16 / RD
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SetLillian Schwartz: Remixing Art History
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Lillian Schwartz was a pioneer of computer art. She experimented with art of the past, bridging the gap between traditional techniques and computing technology. She learned from and remixed other artists' works and built upon the art of her peers, producing fun and innovative creations. From digital forensics to optical illusions, Lillian added a unique twist to the "canon" of art history.