Martha Boto
Optique electronique

Optique electronique

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Optique electronique
Optique electronique
ArtistArgentinean, 1925–2004
CultureArgentinean
Titles
  • Optique electronique
  • Electronic Optic
Date1965
MediumPainted wood, light, aluminum and motor
Dimensions25 1/2 × 25 1/2 × 13 1/2 in. (64.8 × 64.8 × 34.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Benbow and Jean Bullock
Object number2004.1617
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 311
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Object Type
ProvenanceThe artist; [Howard Wise Gallery, New York]; Benbow Bullock and Jean Bullock, Vallejo, 1968; donated to MFAH, 2004.
Exhibition History"Brought to Light: Recent Acquisitions in Latin American Art," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, August 13, 2005–January 2, 2006.

"Constructed Dialogues: Concrete, Geometric, and Kinetic Art from the Latin American Art Collection," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, September 16, 2012–January 6, 2013.

"Cosmic Dialogues," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, May 14–August 23, 2015.

"Kinesthesia: Latin American Kinetic Art, 1954–1969," Palm Springs Art Museum, California, August 25, 2017–January 15, 2018.

Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked on verso in white paint:
"ELECTRICITE: 110 VOLTS",
"OPTIQUE ELECTRONIQUE, B. / MARTHA BOTA PARIS 1965"
Printed back label: "HOWARD WISE GALLERY.../NEW YORK.../ #3400.../ OPTIQUES ELECTRONIQUES"

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