Holo/Olho

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Eduardo Kac, a Brazilian American artist, is known for his "bio art" and "transgenic art." In 1983, he created "Holo/Olho" (Holo/Eye), an early work using holograms for poetic expression. This piece featured holographic text that changed as the viewer moved. Kac's work often explores the intersection of art, technology, and biology, pushing boundaries with concepts like genetically engineered organisms and telepresence art. His exploration of holography in "Holo/Olho" was a precursor to his later, more complex artistic endeavors.1

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Eduardo Kac
…published his first “holopoem,” “Holo/Olho” (“Holo/Eye”), which rendered the words of the title in holographic text that shifted as the viewer changed position. The next year, he debuted a digital poem, “Não!” (“No!”), which comprised a block of text that scrolled across an LED display. Kac created a number…
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…published his first “holopoem,” “Holo/Olho” (“Holo/Eye”), which rendered the words of the title in holographic text that shifted as the viewer changed position. The next year, he debuted a digital poem, “Não!” (“No!”), which comprised a block of text that scrolled across an LED display. Kac created a number…
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