Len Lye

    Len Lye

    July 5, 1901 (123 years old) in Christchurch, New Zealand

    Leonard Charles Huia "Len" Lye (5 July 1901 – 15 May 1980), was a Christchurch, New Zealand-born artist known primarily for his experimental films and kinetic sculpture. His films are held in archives including the New Zealand Film Archive, British Film Institute, Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Pacific Film Archive at University of California, Berkeley.

    Known For

    Abstract CinemaAbstract Cinema
    Secrets of British AnimationSecrets of British Animation
    Art of the SixtiesArt of the Sixties
    Flip & Two TwistersFlip & Two Twisters
    Doodlin': Impressions Of Len LyeDoodlin': Impressions Of Len Lye

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