Top Artists Showcase Holograms at Getty

The Getty Center is currently showcasing an exhibition titled "PST Art," featuring works by renowned artists such as John Baldessari, Louise Bourgeois, and Deana Lawson, all created in the innovative medium of holography. This exhibition, which opened on August 20, 2024, is part of a broader initiative exploring the intersection of art and science, supported by a substantial $20.4 million funding from the Getty. The roots of this exhibition trace back to a project initiated 30 years ago by Holographic Images, which invited prominent artists to experiment with holography, a medium that was then considered avant-garde. Funded by notable art collectors Guy and Nora Barron, the C-Project ran for five years and attracted 20 leading figures in the art world, including Roy Lichtenstein and James Turrell, to create works that some critics initially dismissed as gimmicky. The current exhibition features both early-stage and completed holograms from six of the original artists involved in the C-Project. Notable pieces include preparatory works by Baldessari and Ann McCoy, alongside fully realized holograms by Bourgeois, Chuck Close, and Ed Ruscha. This display not only highlights the artistic potential of holography but also marks its growing significance in contemporary art. As part of the "PST Art: Art & Science Collide" series, this exhibition underscores the ongoing dialogue between innovative artistic practices and technological advancements, inviting audiences to reconsider the role of holography in the art world.