Loïe Fuller, a modern dance pioneer and co-founder of Maryhill Museum of Art, continues to inspire artists and audiences worldwide. A recent article in Hyperallergic illuminates Fuller’s transformative use of light, fabric, and movement in the documentary film Obsessed With Light, which debuted in film festivals in 2023-24 and began its theatrical release on December 6, 2024.
Maryhill Museum of Art is pleased to present screenings of Obsessed With Light in Portland and Hood River in March 2025! To learn more and buy tickets, select Obsessed With Light Film Screening (Hood River) or Obsessed With Light Film Screening (Portland).
Fuller’s revolutionary techniques in stagecraft—integrating color, lighting effects, and choreography—cemented her status as a pioneer of the performing arts. At Maryhill, her legacy is honored in our permanent exhibition featuring Art Nouveau posters, photographs, art glass and memorabilia from her 35-year career as a performer. It was she who convinced Sam Hill to turn his unfinished Maryhill mansion into a museum showcasing fine art. Fuller’s close association with well-known artists in France helped build the core of the museum’s collection, including the acquisition of works by French sculptor Auguste Rodin.
Plan your visit to Maryhill Museum of Art today and learn more about Loïe Fuller in our permanent exhibition.
Image: Folies Bergere poster featuring modern dancer Loie Fuller, a close friend of Samuel Hill who is considered one of Maryhill’s four founders, collection of Maryhill Museum of Art.