Category: Mel Tanner

Pre-Lumonics: Post-World War II

After serving in combat in WW II, Mel Tanner enrolled at the Brooklyn Museum Art School under the new G.I. Bill. This photo was on the cover of the 1950-51 School Catalog. Max Beckmann (foreground), Mel Tanner (far right). Mel was a student in Mr. Beckmann’s painting class. Max Beckmann died in 1950. Mel Tanner …

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Rediscovering Norman Zammitt, a 1960s Visionary of the Light and Space Movement (Artnet.com)

Archive photo of Norman Zammitt in the studio. Courtesy of Karma Gallery   Excerpts from the Article by Annikka Olsen, Galleries Editor (Artnet): “Roughly 60 years since Zammitt’s first exhibition in New York, a new solo show at Karma gallery brings to light two of the artist’s most significant bodies of work. American art in …

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Lumonics Immersed Now on Fridays and Saturdays

We are happy to announce that we are adding Fridays to the Lumonics Immersed event schedule.   Fridays and Saturdays  8 pm to 10 pm Doors: 7:45 pm Performance:  8:15 pm Tickets: From $15-$28.52   Glowing light sculptures, captivating video art projection and music converge to relax your body and engage your mind and emotions.  …

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A Legacy of Light, Sound, and Immersive Art by Caroline Margaret

Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery: A Legacy of Light, Sound, and Immersive Art   by Caroline Margaret May 21, 2025 www.showcasemyart.com   Nestled in Denver, Colorado, Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery is not just an art space—it is a living, breathing experience of light, sound, and emotion. Founded by the late artists Dorothy (1923–2020) and Mel Tanner (1925–1993), Lumonics …

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