Light artistry

Light has special effects on how we think and behave—ponder for example time you’ve spent beside fireplaces or in sun-filled conservatories—while also sending symbolic messages. Recently, at museum shows, artists have been putting light to work to complement the artworks they’ve created. Jori Finkel reports in a recent article in The New York Times (2024, “Art Seeks Enlightenment in Darkness,” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/arts/design/museum-lighting-darkness.html) that “Across the country, visual artists are plunging visitors into museum spaces where you can hardly make out the…

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