Lillian Schwartz and Arno Penzias Installing "Capricious Constellation" Sculpture in Lillian's Home, circa 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

Instant camera photograph

Date Made

circa 1984

Subject Date

circa 1984

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.681

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: 4.375 in
Width: 3.625 in

Lillian Schwartz and Arno Penzias Installing "Capricious Constellation" Sculpture in Lillian's Home, circa 1984