Artist
Martha Boto(Argentinean, 1925–2004)Argentinean, 1925–2004
CultureArgentinean
Titles
- Déplacements Optiques
- Optical Displacements
Date1967–1969
PlaceParis, France
MediumWood, Plexiglas, polished stainless steel, and motor
Dimensions83 3/8 × 32 × 20 in. (211.8 × 81.3 × 50.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the 2007 Latin American Experience Gala and Auction
Object number2007.1454
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 311
Exposé
Explore Further
Department
Latin American ArtObject Type
Exhibition History"North Looks South: Building the Latin American Art Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, June 7–September 27, 2009.
"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: "DEPLACEMENTS OPTIQUES / MARTHA BOTO PARIS 1967- / 1969 / ELECTRICITE : 220 VOLTS"
Signed in white paint on verso: "MARTHA BOTO PARIS 1967- / 1969"
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Bruce Metcalf
1975
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