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December 27, 2025
Embark on a visual voyage of art inspired by black holes
Art and science converge in Lynn Gamwell’s book, Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes
TL;DR
- Lynn Gamwell's book *Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes* features art inspired by black holes.
- Gamwell notes a resonance between black hole concepts and Eastern philosophies like Buddhism and Taoism.
- The book covers scientific developments from "dark stars" to gravitational wave detection and the first black hole image.
- Artistic interpretations range from early illustrations inspired by Poe's writing to contemporary multimedia installations.
- Artists use black holes to symbolize devastation, anxiety, and the potential for transformation and awe.
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