All Art Is Virtual

The exhibition All Art Is Virtual proposes that all art can provide a virtual reality experience—no special goggles required. The contemporary artworks on view use cutting-edge, creative technologies such as algorithmic content generation, video and LED sculpture, digital murals, augmented reality wallpaper, interactive video and sculpture, and internet-driven animation.

Artists include AES+F, Refik Anadol, Chando Ao, Michael Bell-Smith, Paul Stephen Benjamin, Daniel Canogar, Craig Dorety, Claudia Hart, Jenny Holzer, William Kentridge, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Frank Malina, Jean-Claude Marquette, Josiah McElheny, Kent Monkman, Matt Mullican, Nam June Paik, Sondra Perry, Jon Rafman, Kim Rugg, Jason Salavon, Siebren Versteeg, Francisco Sobrino, Josh Tonsfeldt, Theo Triantafyllidis, Universal Everything.

Daniel CanogarRipple
2016
Real-time generative custom software animation (color, silent), computer, internet connection, projection
© Daniel Canogar, collection of Carl & Marilynn Thoma

Refik AnadolQuantum Memories Nature Studies
2021
Single-channel digital video (color, sound)
© Refik Anadol, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Jean-Claude MarquettePrairie Rougie Des Hommes
1971-77
Acrylic on canvas
© Jean-Claude Marquette, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Chando AoMirror 4
2020
Two sets of 4k cameras, camera stands, saddle chair, glass domes, 82" screens
© Chando Ao, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Francisco SobrinoPulsation R.O.
1966
Plexiglas, metal, wood, spring
© Artist or artist estate, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Claudia HartJoyful Noise
2020
Custom augmented-reality software (color, silent), custom wallpaper, tablet
© Claudia Hart, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Michael Bell-SmithUp and Away
2006
Single-channel digital video (color, sound), monitor
© Michael Bell-Smith, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Claudia HartThe Ruins
2020
Single-channel digital video (color, sound), monitor
© Claudia Hart, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Frank MalinaReflections III
1962
Lumidyne system: painted Plexiglas, mesh gauze, light sources, and electric motor in painted wood box
© Artist or artist estate, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Kim RuggJust Passing Through
2008
Found newspaper collage, mylar
© Kim Rugg, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Theo TriantafyllidisHow To Everything
2016
Generative custom software animation (color, sound), computer, monitor
© Theo Triantafyllidis, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Kent MonkmanThe Human Zoo
2015
Single-channel digital video (color, sound), 46" monitor, custom artist frame
© Kent Monkman, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Jon RafmanNine Eyes of Google Street View (slideshow)
2008-20
Single-channel digital video (color, silent), monitor
© John Rafman, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Sondra PerryWet and Wavy Looks: Typhon coming on for a Three Monitor Workstation
2016
Single-channel digital video (color, sound), three-monitor workstation, rowing machine, Eco styler hair gel
© Sondra Perry, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Matt MullicanUntitled (Animated Cosmology, Overall Heaven, 9 Panels)
2005
Single-channel digital video (black and white, silent), monitor
© Matt Mullican, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Universal EverythingCommunion
2010/2020
Single-channel digital video (color, sound), projector, speakers
© Universal Everything, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Rafael Lozano-HemmerRecurrent Llull
2019
Generative custom software animation (color, silent), computer, monitor
© Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Jenny HolzerWhite Tower
2007
Custom electronics, double-sided light-emitting white diode sign, stainless steel housing and base
© Jenny Holzer, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Josiah McElhenyA Twilight Labyrinth (Amalgam)
2019
Low-iron mirror, two-way mirror, electric light, and hand-blown, polished, and mirrored glass in an artist frame
© Josiah McElheny, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

William KentridgeWhat Will Come (has already come)
2007
Single-channel digital video (color, sound), transferred from 35mm film, projector, cold rolled steel table, polished steel cylinder, circular cut paper
© William Kentridge, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Nam June PaikPortable God
1989
Single-channel digital video (color, silent), 9" CRT monitor, 19" CRT monitor, artist-modified altar and cabinet, antenna, mixed-media altar offerings
© Estate of Nam June Paik, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Siebren VersteegTruisms/em>
2018
Real-time generative custom software (color, silent), computer, internet connection, monitor, custom mat and frame
© Siebren Versteeg, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

AES+FInverso Mundus
2015
Single-channel digital video (color, sound), projector
© AES+F, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Paul Stephen BenjaminBlack is the Color
2015
Three-channel digital video (color, sound), 29 CRT monitors, 3 media players, cables
© Paul Stephen Benjamin, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Josh TonsfeldtUntitled
2017
Single-channel digital video (color, silent), LCD monitor, fiberglass cloth, urethane resin, pigments, found materials
© Josh Tonsfeldt, collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Craig DoretyOffset Circles - Yellow Flowering Tree Against Blue Sky
2014
Custom electronics (color, silent), LEDs, Alupanel
© Craig Dorety, collection of Carl & Marilynn Thoma