Jim Allen, Contact part 1 ‘Computor Dance’, 1974.
(Photo by Bryony Dalefield)

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery presents Points of Contact: Jim Allen, Len Lye, Hélio Oiticica, an exhibition that traces the historical and conceptual connections between New Zealand artist Jim Allen (b.1922), a significant figure in the development of post-object practices in New Zealand, and two of his greatest influences: expatriate experimental filmmaker and kinetic sculptor Len Lye (1901-1980) and Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica (1937–1980)

Points of Contact: Jim Allen, Len Lye, Hélio Oiticica
11 December 2010 – 27 February 2011 

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
New Plymouth, New Zealand

Via e-flux