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Lumia : Thomas Wilfred and the art of light
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Lumia : Thomas Wilfred and the art of light

by Keely Orgeman, James Turrell

This publication examines the development of light as an artistic medium through compositions known as lumia. Using archival research and essays, it explores the history of these colourful, undulating light works and their place within the modern art canon.

Accession 12478 ISBN 9780300215182 Publisher Yale University Art Gallery
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