Continuel-lumiére mobile
Artist
Julio Le Parc(Argentinean, 1928–2026)Argentinean, 1928–2026
CultureArgentinean
Titles
- Continuel-lumiére mobile
- Continuous Light Mobile
Date1968
MediumLight, steel discs, nylon threads, steel mounting frame
Dimensions39 × 39 × 6 1/2 in. (99.1 × 99.1 × 16.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Benbow and Jean Bullock
Object number2004.1616
Not on view
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Department
Latin American ArtObject Type
Exhibition History"Brought to Light: Recent Acquisitions in Latin American Art", Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Lower Jones, Masterson, and Lovett Galleries, August 13, 2005–January 2, 2006.
"Modern Art from the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City, December 12, 2007–April 6, 2008.
"Cosmic Dialogues," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Millennium Gallery, May 14–August 23, 2015.
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