Dan Simmons: Science Fiction as Hyperreality
Dan Simmons, born in 1948 in Illinois, began writing in 1982 and authored cult novels such as The Terror (1989) and the four-volume Hyperion Cantos (starting 1989). He is among the few science fiction or fantasy writers who treat writing as an experience akin to the visual or conceptual hallucinations he invents. Consequently, his work has influenced many visual artists, as evidenced by the exhibition "Lee 3 (Tau Ceti Central Armory Show)" held at Villa Arson in summer 2003, which was directly inspired by the Hyperion series.
Key facts
- Dan Simmons was born in 1948 in Illinois.
- He started writing in 1982.
- He authored The Terror (1989) and the four-volume Hyperion Cantos (from 1989).
- Simmons views writing as an experience comparable to visual or conceptual hallucinations.
- His work has inspired many visual artists.
- The exhibition 'Lee 3 (Tau Ceti Central Armory Show)' at Villa Arson in summer 2003 was directly inspired by Hyperion.
- The exhibition title references the Hyperion series.
- The article was published in artpress in December 2003.
Entities
Artists
- Dan Simmons
Institutions
- Villa Arson
- artpress
Locations
- Illinois
- United States
Sources
- artpress —