Invitation to an Exhibit Preview for "The Machine as Seen at the End of the Mechanical Age," 1968

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

Invitation

Subject Date

26 November 1968

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States, New York, New York 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.645

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Card stock

Technique

Printing (Process)
Die cutting

Color

Silver (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in

Width: 4.5 in

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