frank malina, astronautics, kinetic art

Hosted by Roger Malina

Frank Malina was an astronautical pioneer who led the US team that launched the first human made object into space. He co founded and was the first director of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and co founder of Aerojet General Corporation. He served as deputy director for Science of UNESCO, He was a pioneering kinetic artist and founder of the Leonardo Journal.

Logo by Stephanie Brisendine.

Featured Podcasts



Frank Malina: Ideas about Art and Science and Art and Techology

Modern Art's Unsung Pioneer: Gadney on Malina, Part 3

Modern Art's Unsung Pioneer: Gadney on Malina, Part 1

Frank Malina and the Cultural Appropriation of Science and Technology

Frank Malina and His Circle (with Chardronnet and Lapelletrie)

Modern Art's Unsung Pioneer: Gadney on Malina, Part 2