space.color.motion · Manfred Mohr

Beginning in European action painting and jazz music, Manfred Mohr transitioned toward systematic, geometric expression influenced by composer Pierre Barbaud and philosopher Max Bense, adopting computational algorithms since 1968. His 1971 Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris exhibition marked the historic first museum show of entirely computer-generated works. His pieces reside in Centre Pompidou, Josef Albers Museum, and Ludwig Museum collections. Since 1973, Mohr has fractured cube symmetry through n-dimensional hypercubes as structural system and alphabet, using symmetry disruption as his creative foundation. This three-part exhibition comprises: space — binary black-and-white works based on cubic fracturing; color — Mohr's bold departure into chromatic works after 35 years, using 6-dimensional hypercubes with randomized color elements; and motion — animated presentations of binary decision systems displayed on handmade computer stations and flat screens.