Plugged In: Art and Electric Light
Jess (American, 1923-2004), Assembly Lamp Eight, 1966, assemblage: electric lamp base and octagonal shade constructed of wood, copper wire, plastic, magazine clippings, tape, black paint, glue and glass projection lantern slides, Norton Simon Museum, Gift of Odyssia Skouras, © Jess Collins Trust
- DATE:
- TIME:
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- SPEAKER:
- Museum Educator
Look closely at the exhibition Plugged In: Art and Electric Light, and discuss how artists experimented with emerging technologies to create works that harness the potential of electricity.
EVENT DETAILS
- Fee:
- Free with museum admission.
- Details:
- Space is limited to 20 participants. Sign up is required and is taken at the Information Desk when the museum opens on a first come, first served basis.
- Location:
- Meets in Entrance Gallery
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