“While the notions of interdisciplinary philosophy date back to a renaissance synthesis of different branches of knowledge, interdisciplinary concepts and their applications have received renewed interest lately. György Kepes and Frank Malina were pioneers of these ideas already in the middle of the last century. They shared a humanist ideal which was perceived by many as utopistic. They worked ahead of their time on demolishing the previously sharp division between art and science, producing a fundamental shift and making the results accessible to common perception. They frequently collaborated with socially committed professionals aiming for an international culture of peaceful cooperation. This position was in accordance with modernist theories, including experimentation of the early twentieth century, by seeking innovative directions to chart a new, contemporary landscape in art, science, and emerging technologies. For Kepes and Malina, working with light—both in private and public space—became an important tool for improving humankind’s relation to the global environment. The creative use of light—light as a dynamic medium—preoccupied Kepes and Malina throughout their artistic career. It is a common element in their art work and forms a bridging concept for The Pleasure of Light project.”
Ludwig Museum – The Pleasure of Light: Gyorgy Kepes and Frank Malina at the intersection of Science and Art via: e-flux