Lewis Baltz

American, 1945 - 2014

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The image shows rectangular and square shapes arranged across three panels. Among the shapes are buildings and partial human figures, creating scenes from various angles. Some patterns resemble surveillance cameras, people moving, and digital screens with text. The colors and visuals suggest a collection of fleeting moments, similar to a series of video stills.
Lewis Baltz, Politics of Bacteria, 1995, printed 2014, 12 silver dye bleach prints, Gift of David Knaus, © Lewis Baltz, 2019.42.1.a-l

Politics of Bacteria

Lewis Baltz · 1995, printed 2014 · 12 silver dye bleach prints ·  Accession ID  2019.42.1.a-l

The image is a collage of rectangles and squares arranged in both vertical and horizontal patterns. The visuals within the shapes include a medical monitor, a figure on a bed, parts of a human face, a hand, and technical visuals resembling x-rays or scans. The central theme seems to be related to medical technology or procedures.
Lewis Baltz, Docile Bodies, 1994, 12 silver dye bleach prints, Gift of David Knaus, © Lewis Baltz, 2016.195.1.a-l

Docile Bodies

Lewis Baltz · 1994 · 12 silver dye bleach prints ·  Accession ID  2016.195.1.a-l

Two vertical frames depict a nighttime urban scene. The left frame shows a white car parked on a paved surface with other vehicles nearby. In the distance are industrial structures with red-lit towers against a dark sky. The right frame shows a plaza leading to a white, multi-windowed building surrounded by trees. Bright artificial lights illuminate the scene, creating a mix of natural and artificial hues. The color palette features dark tones contrasted by light reflections. The atmosphere is serene with a sense of urban simplicity and solitude.
Lewis Baltz, There is No Life Outside of These Verona Walls, 1992, 2 silver dye bleach prints, Gift of David Knaus, 2016.56.1.a-b

There is No Life Outside of These Verona Walls

Lewis Baltz · 1992 · 2 silver dye bleach prints ·  Accession ID  2016.56.1.a-b

This is a photograph of a cleanroom environment. The image features an organized and sterile workspace typical in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing. The room is well-lit with fluorescent lights on the ceiling. A person in a full-body protective suit is seated at a desk with a vintage computer and electronic equipment. Around them are complex machinery and devices for a high-tech production process. The floor has anti-static mats and the walls are plain.
Lewis Baltz, Worker, clean room, Toshiba, Kawasaki City, Japan, 1989–1991, printed 2006, chromogenic print, Gift of Stephen G. Stein, 2020.29.107.18

Worker, clean room, Toshiba, Kawasaki City, Japan

Lewis Baltz · 1989–1991, printed 2006 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2020.29.107.18

This is a photograph of a room with technical equipment. The room has a dark wall and various technical and industrial equipment. In the foreground, there is a large green cart on wheels with a metallic structure on top. To the right, there is another similar cart with machinery or components. The wall behind the carts has a black pegboard system with pegs and cables. An orange hoist is visible at the top of the frame. The room has an industrial aesthetic, with elements ready for use or in operation.
Lewis Baltz, Japanese Space Agency / Toshiba, Kawasaki City, Japan, 1989–1991, printed 2006, chromogenic print, Gift of Stephen G. Stein, 2020.29.107.22

Japanese Space Agency / Toshiba, Kawasaki City, Japan

Lewis Baltz · 1989–1991, printed 2006 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2020.29.107.22

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.
Lewis Baltz, University of Lille, France, 1989–1991, printed 2006, chromogenic print, Gift of Stephen G. Stein, 2020.29.107.29

University of Lille, France

Lewis Baltz · 1989–1991, printed 2006 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2020.29.107.29

This is a photograph of a computer server room with data cabinets. The room is well-lit and filled with large server cabinets. The cabinets are white and blue, some labeled with the brand "Siemens." The floor is covered with white tiles and some areas have a brownish carpet. The ceiling has linear lighting fixtures casting a muted light. The walls are lightly textured with beige and white tones.
Lewis Baltz, Centre Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire, Geneva, Switzerland, 1989–1991, printed 2006, chromogenic print, Gift of Stephen G. Stein, 2020.29.107.32

Centre Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire, Geneva, Switzerland

Lewis Baltz · 1989–1991, printed 2006 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2020.29.107.32

This is a photograph of a computer server room. The image shows a room with light-colored walls and a drop ceiling with fluorescent lighting. The photograph features several large, rectangular server units or computer cabinets. The floors are made of tiles. The room appears clean and organized, with ample space between the equipment, emphasizing a sense of order and functionality typical of server environments.
Lewis Baltz, University of Lille, France, 1989–1991, printed 2006, chromogenic print, Gift of Stephen G. Stein, 2020.29.107.28

University of Lille, France

Lewis Baltz · 1989–1991, printed 2006 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2020.29.107.28

This is a photograph of a technical laboratory setup. The image shows a room filled with various equipment typically found in a scientific or media lab. Two tripods stand in the foreground, one supporting a camera, capturing an experimental setup on a table covered with a bright blue surface. On the table are objects, including tennis balls, also displayed on a nearby screen. The screen shows a recorded view of these objects with a blue background. To the right are technical paraphernalia, including wires, notebooks, and electronic devices like a light fixture. In the background are shelves with binders and boxes. The setting portrays a controlled environment for recording or testing, emphasizing the technical aspect of the laboratory.
Lewis Baltz, Artificial intelligence, Toshiba, Kawasaki City, Japan, 1989–1991, printed 2006, chromogenic print, Gift of Stephen G. Stein, 2020.29.107.13

Artificial intelligence, Toshiba, Kawasaki City, Japan

Lewis Baltz · 1989–1991, printed 2006 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2020.29.107.13

The image shows a computer room with large-scale computing equipment. The room has a light-colored tiled floor and beige walls. Two large cylindrical computer units with yellow and blue vertical panels are in the room. A row of vintage computer terminals is set up on a desk to the right, with their screens facing inward and connected by cables. Additional smaller computer units are on tables throughout the room. The design and arrangement suggest a focus on computing and data processing in the working environment.
Lewis Baltz, Cray supercomputer, C.E.R.N., Geneva, Switzerland, 1989–1991, printed 2006, chromogenic print, Gift of Stephen G. Stein, 2020.29.107.24

Cray supercomputer, C.E.R.N., Geneva, Switzerland

Lewis Baltz · 1989–1991, printed 2006 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2020.29.107.24