Len Lye

Born: 1901-07-05

Birthplace: Christchurch, New Zealand

Biography

Leonard Charles Huia "Len" Lye (5 July 1901 – 15 May 1980), was a Christchurch, New Zealand-born artist known primarily for his experimental films and kinetic sculpture. His films are held in archives including the New Zealand Film Archive, British Film Institute, Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Pacific Film Archive at University of California, Berkeley.

Known For

Abstract Cinema
Kill or Be Killed
Newspaper Train
Len Lye: Master of Motion
Kaleidoscope
The Birth of the Robot
Bells of Atlantis
Free Radicals
Pittsburgh
Doodlin': Impressions Of Len Lye

Top Movie Credits

Abstract Cinema Himself
Kill or Be Killed Director
Newspaper Train Director
Len Lye: Master of Motion Self (archive footage)
Kaleidoscope Director
The Birth of the Robot Director
Bells of Atlantis Assistant Director
Free Radicals Director
Pittsburgh Cinematography
Doodlin': Impressions Of Len Lye Self