"Proxima Centauri" by Lillian F. Schwartz with Per Biorn, 1968

THF370313 / "Proxima Centauri" by Lillian F. Schwartz with Per Biorn, 1968
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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

Sculpture (Visual work)

Date Made

1968

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.556

Credit

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

Material

Metal
Plastic
Wood (Plant material)

Color

White (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 66.563 in (Sculpture)
Width: 30.125 in (Sculpture)
Length: 30.125 in (Sculpture)

Inscriptions

plaque on front of sculpture: LILLIAN SCHWARTZ / PER BIORN / 1968
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