Notes and Photo Accompanying "Sculptural Hands-Free Telephone" Designed by Lillian Schwartz, 1972

Summary

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.

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

Research notes

Date Made

1972

Subject Date

1972

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.606

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in

Width: 8.5 in

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