A new exploration of art inspired by black holes, titled "Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes," features a wide array of artistic interpretations of these celestial phenomena. The book is the culmination of research by Lynn Gamwell, who previously served as director of the New York Academy of Sciences Gallery of Art and Science. Gamwell, speaking to Ars, said she was "astounded at how much art there is about black holes."

Gamwell's interest in the subject began several years ago when she was invited to speak at the annual conference of Harvard's interdisciplinary Black Hole Initiative. Her talk focused on the artistic representations of black holes, planting the seeds for the book. She has a background writing about the intersection of math, art, and science.

The concept of black holes, once considered purely theoretical, has captivated artists globally, particularly those working within Eastern traditions. "There's just something about the concept of a black hole that resonates with the Eastern tradition," Gamwell noted, highlighting themes such as void and nothingness that connect the science of black holes with Eastern philosophy. The book delves into how these themes are visually represented across different cultures and artistic mediums.