Archive / Tom Osbourne and his Fiber Optic Egg

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  1. Michael de Courcy, Tom Osbourne and his Fibre Optic Egg, 1969
Item Details

Title: Tom Osbourne and his Fiber Optic Egg

Artist: Michael de Courcy

Date: December 31, 1968

Format: Photograph [fibre based gelatin silver print]

Location: The Michael de Courcy Archive

Size: 12.70 × 10.20 cm

More Information: Tom Osborne and his fiber optic sound sculpture which was developed at the Intermedia studios. The piece would pulsate in time to the sound of a fetal heartbeat emitted by the egg.  Collection of the artist.

Further Research: The Intermedia Catalogue
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  4. 12. Canada Council grant images
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  5. 13. Canada Council grant images
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    Michael de Courcy (Photograph)