Invisible Palettes

Event description

  • Arts and entertainment
  • Family friendly
  • Free
  • Science

Invisible Palettes

Feb 2 to 19 | Harry Wood Gallery

Exhibition lecture | Feb 18 | 6 pm. | Neeb Hall

Closing reception | Feb 18 | following lecture | Harry Wood Gallery

“Invisible Palettes” is a collaborative art/science project, combining a series of paintings by Penny Cagney, which were inspired by and in collaboration with Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek, Professor Nathan Newman, the ASU SciHub team and their device, the Hylighter, which has ten programmable monochromatic lights.

Before the reception, Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek will give a lecture on color perception on February 18 at 6 p.m. in Neeb Hall, 920 S Forest Mall, adjacent to the Art Building. Doors open at 5:30. A reception and refreshments to follow in the lobby of the Art Building. 

Image: Penny Cagney. "Sky Inhabitants." 40 x 30 inches, Fluorescent, iridescent, phosphorescent oil paint on linen. 2025.

Additional information

Event contact

Mikey Estes
Date

Monday, February 2, 2026

Gallery Hours
Monday – Thursday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed on weekends and university holidays

Time

9:00 am5:00 pm (MST)


Location

Harry Wood Gallery

Cost

Free