Cybernetic Serendipity. The Computer and the Arts
London, Motif Editions, 1968. Complete set containing seven lithographs after original computer-generated plotter drawings, plus a colophon page. Published in conjunction with 'Cybernetic Serendipity' at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) London held from 2 August – 20 October 1968, curated by Jasia Reichardt. It was one of the first major exhibitions on the interaction between computer, cybernetics and visual arts. Lithos on white paper, 76 x 51 cm, printed in various colours. Colophon, 46.5 x 38 cm, printed blue on white sheet.
Comprises: (1) Running Cola is Africa, Computer Technique Group 1967/68 (black). (2) Return to Square, Computer Technique Group 1967/68 (black). (3) Maughanogram/Asymmetry, Maughan S. Mason / Thiokol Chemical Corporation, Utah (red). (4) Panel of Human Figures, William Fetter/ Boeing Computer Graphics 1968 (black). (5) The Snail, Kerry Strand / California Computer Products 1967 (black). (6) Random War, Charles Csuri & James Shaffer / Ohio State University 1967 (red/black). (7) 3D Checkerboard Pattern. Donald K. Robbins/ Sandia Corporation (blue). All prints with a dog-ear in top right corner and light creasing of some edges. Generally a very crisp set. (total 8)