University of Lille, France

1989–1991, printed 2006

Lewis Baltz

Associated Names
Lewis Baltz

Artist, American, 1945 - 2014

This is a photograph of computer equipment in a server room. The image shows a room filled with large box-like pieces of computer equipment and various consoles. There is a main console in the foreground, with a light gray exterior and multiple cables connected to it. The floor is tiled, typical of data centers. In the background, additional computing units are arranged along the sides of the room, with some having protruding wires and elements. The space is well-organized, appearing functional and sterile, suitable for technology management.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chromogenic print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Stephen G. Stein

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.5 × 26.2 cm (6 7/8 × 10 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 28.1 × 35.4 cm (11 1/16 × 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.29.107.29

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a utility pole among green trees. The horizon is obscured by the dense foliage. The pole is in the center, with insulators placed symmetrically on either side. Lines extend from the pole, creating horizontal pathways. The color palette is mostly green, with different shades highlighted by sunlight. The image appears to be a photograph, capturing natural detail.

Power lines, Rome, Italy

Lewis Baltz

1989

This print displays the numbers "89" and "91" separated by a forward slash against a black background. The numbers appear to be a light purple or gray color and are slightly above center.

89/91 (Sites of Technology)

Lewis Baltz

1989

The image shows two electricity pylons in the distance with a line of trees partially obscuring the horizon. The photograph has a soft focus with blurred brushstrokes, creating a sense of softness. The color palette consists of muted tones of gray and black, with hints of teal or blue in the sky. White text reading "13 MTX BEETHOVEN" is visible in the bottom left corner.

Surveillance video, Sophia Antipolis, France

Lewis Baltz

1989

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lewis Baltz, Sausalito, CA; Private collection, 2007; (Gallery Luisotti, Santa Monica, CA), 2014; Stephen G. Stein, Washington, DC, 2014; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in black ink: Lewis Baltz 91-06; bottom left: 29; bottom center: APB

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