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"Broken Mandela" by Lillian F. Schwartz

THF191698 / "Broken Mandela" by Lillian F. Schwartz
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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

Cut-paper work

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.403

Credit

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

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 22.625 in
Width: 26.625 in
Length: 0.875 in

Inscriptions

on front: LS written on back: Lillian Schwartz / Broken Mandela