Lightning, Geoffrey Chandler (1951 – 2017), 1989, Acrylic on board, The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University,
Gift of The Hilbert Collection
Sodaro South Wing
Otherworldly: Science Fiction Art from The Hilbert Collection
September 30, 2026 – March 7, 2027
How Did California Artists Shape Popular Visions of the Future?
From imagined voyages into deep space to futuristic cities and remarkable new technologies, artists have long envisioned worlds beyond our own. Otherworldly: Science Fiction Art from The Hilbert Collection explores how California artists shaped popular visions of the future through painting, illustration, animation and entertainment art.
What Iconic Science Fiction Concept Art and Animation Cels Are Featured?
The exhibition features concept art by Eyvind Earle for Disney’s landmark television production Man in Space, original Star Wars drawings by Robert Bailey, animation cels from The Jetsons and the classic 1960s The Adventures of Tintin animated series, along with paintings and illustrations inspired by space exploration, scientific discovery and the limitless possibilities of tomorrow.
How Does Science Fiction Art Bridge Fine Art and Entertainment History?
Blending fine art with animation and entertainment history, Otherworldly celebrates the artists whose imaginations expanded our own, inviting generations of viewers to dream of worlds that might someday become reality.