The concept of deep time was introduced in the 18th century, but it wasn’t until the 1980s that American writer John McPhee coined the term “deep time” in his book Basin and Range. This exhibition, which contains 18 works by 15 artists, looks at the human implications of deep time through the lens of artists who bring together rational and intuitive thinking. Artists featured use a wide range of styles and media but share a common interest in the vast timescale. This exhibition explores the role of the artist in helping us imagine a concept outside the realm of human experience.
August 28 , 2014 – January 15, 2015
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