"Beauty and the Beast, AI-5" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1987

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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

Poster

Date Made

1987

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.511

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 40.625 in
Width: 57 in

Inscriptions

on front, upper proper left corner: HITACHI on front, lower proper right corner: Lillian Schwartz Beauty and the Beast, AI-5 Copyright Lilyan Productions, Inc., 1987 written on back of poster: Beyond Picasso Poster for Hitachi by LS