In a recent article, Selections Arts has highlighted Samia Halaby’s feature in the Electric Dreams exhibition at Tate Modern; and her vital contribution to the early stages of digital and kinetic art.
In the 1980s, Halaby became one of the first artists to create kinetic paintings using computer programming, teaching herself to code on an Amiga 1000, and so revolutionized kinetic art. Her dynamic, motion-based art pieces push the limits of abstraction and digital interaction.
The kinetic paintings, featuring abstract animations and layered soundscapes, fuses vibrant motion with experimental sound, offering a truly immersive experience.
The article reads: “This exhibition highlights how these innovators expanded the senses, reimagined the future, and challenged traditional art forms through immersive installations, early digital experiments, and interactive environments”.
