Sculpting with Light: Contemporary Artists and Holography

Exhibition in the PST ART: Art & Science Collide series
A donut-shaped form covered in many lines, both straight and undulating, sit on a plain background. The scene fades from a cyan blue at the top to a burnt orange at the bottom, and is covered in many

Torus (detail), 2021, exhibition copy 2023, Deana Lawson. Transmission hologram on glass plate. Courtesy of the artist, Gagosian, New York, and David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles. © Deana Lawson. Photo: Matthew Schreiber

Holograms produce the magical illusion of three-dimensional objects floating in space. They were made possible by the invention of laser technology in the 1960s, and since then, many artists have experimented with the art form. This exhibition presents holograms by John Baldessari, Louise Bourgeois, Ed Ruscha, and other artists who were invited by the C Project to explore the creative potential of the medium in the 1990s. Deana Lawson turned to holography to expand her photographic practice around 2020. The master technician in both instances was artist Matthew Schreiber, whose work is also featured.

This exhibition is presented in English and Spanish. Esta exhibición se presenta en inglés y en español.

Aug 20–Nov 24, 2024

Getty Center

Museum West Pavilion, Lower Level

Free

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About PST ART

Southern California’s landmark arts event, PST ART, returns in September 2024, presenting over 70 exhibitions from organizations across the region exploring the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, please visit pst.art.

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