Estate of Channa Horwitz

Why this artist matters now

Channa Horwitz developed Sonakinatography, a notation system using the numbers 1 through 8 to encode time, movement, and rhythm across drawings, paintings, and installations. Working from the 1960s onward, she applied this rigorous mathematical framework to create visual sequences that translate musical and kinetic concepts into spatial form. Her systematic approach anticipated algorithmic art while remaining rooted in the analog medium of pen and paper. Represented by Lisson Gallery, her work bridges notation, abstraction, and choreographic thinking.

Source: Lisson Gallery · Trust score: 100% · Updated 2mo ago