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Lumonics Legacy Project Aims to Keep Immersive Pioneers’ Vision Alive by Teague Bohlen, Westword

  Lumonics Gallery and Performance Space on 73rd and Washington…for now.  Photo by Marc Billard Lumonics Light and Sound Gallery has been around for decades, ever since artists Mel and Dorothy Tanner started working with light sculptures and sound to create immersive experiences back in 1969. Dubbed “Lumonics,” the unique art form was conceived to engage …

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From the Archives: Lumonics’s opening exhibit in The Galleri at Meow Wolf Denver’

    “The Light Art of Dorothy and Mel Tanner”The GalleriMeow Wolf Denver Sept 17, 2021 – Feb 20, 2022   We truly appreciated working with the team at MW Denver! This is the exhibit flyer they designed:     Pictures from an Exhibition Photos by Marc Billard/Lumonics     exhibit webpage   Our new Lumonics …

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Lumonics Microgrant from The Denver Theatre District

Lumonics received a grant from The Denver Theatre District Microgrant Program in May, 2024. The funds will be used to present field trips for Title 1 Schools in the Denver Metro Area. The field trip consists of a tour of the gallery, art studio, and art school; a short documentary about the history of Lumonics, …

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Lumonics Legacy Project

History of Light Art: Light art traces its roots back to ancient civilizations, where techniques like shadow puppetry entertained and told stories using light sources such as oil lamps and candles. The 17th-century invention of the magic lantern marked a significant leap forward, captivating audiences with colorful imagery and animations. Today, Lumonics stands as a …

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