Making Art Work - Art and Technology in the Age of Apollo - KITP Book Talk by Patrick McCray

Explore the fascinating intersection of art, technology, and science in this 39-minute book talk by historian W. Patrick McCray. Delve into the collaborations between artists, engineers, and scientists from the 1950s to the present, examining how new creative cultures were built and maintained. Discover how renowned artists like Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, and John Cage worked alongside technologists to create innovative multimedia works. Learn about key figures in this movement, including rocket-pioneer turned kinetic artist Frank J. Malina, engineer Billy Klüver, and physicist Elsa Garmire. Gain insights into the historical context of current art-tech-science collaborations and understand how these interdisciplinary efforts have shaped our cultural landscape. Presented by the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, this talk offers a compelling look at the blurred boundaries between artistic and scientific pursuits, revealing the rich history of innovation that emerges when diverse fields intersect.