Gallery Talk: Activation of Moholy-Nagy’s _Light Prop for an Electric Stage_

This in-person gallery talk explores László Moholy-Nagy’s *Light Prop for an Electric Stage* (also known as the *Light-Space Modulator*), a 1930 work that combines experimental lighting, moving parts, and kinetic sculpture. The talk considers how the object has been understood through New Vision films and photographs and includes an opportunity to see the Light Prop operating.

When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Showtimes: 12:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Venue: Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA

Tickets: Free

Format: In person

Featured work: László Moholy-Nagy, *Light Prop for an Electric Stage (Light-Space Modulator)*, 1930. The work is made from aluminum, steel, nickel-plated brass, other metals, plastic, wood, and an electric motor. It is part of the Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum collection and was given by Sibyl Moholy-Nagy.

How to join: Check in at the Visitor Services desk. Space is limited.

Accessibility: To request accommodations, contact Visitor Services at am_register@harvard.edu or 617-495-9400. Further accommodation information is available through the museums’ accessibility resources.

Note: General museum visit guidelines also apply.