"BIG MOMA" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1984
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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
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1984
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.14.497
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 47.125 in
Width: 37.063 in
Length: 1.063 in
Inscriptions
on front, bottom:
LiLLiAN
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