The Illumination of Progress: Edison General Electric Company and the Art of Industrial Innovation The name Edison is synonymous with invention, but less often recognized is the artistic legacy born from the practical application of his genius – that of the Edison General Electric Company. While not a traditional artist in the conventional sense, the company’s impact on visual culture, particularly through its pioneering work in electric lighting, constitutes a significant chapter in the history of art and design. Founded in 1878 as the Edison Electric Illuminating Company, it quickly evolve…