Raphael and Spada explore the intersections of astronomy, evolution, mythology and countless other subjects. Like latter-day alchemists, they transmute a diverse selection of visual materials into rich, multi-layered perspectives on the nature of the universe.

Last summer, Raphael and Spada began to explore the libraries' rare holdings in fields ranging from Kabbalism to geometry. Inspired by their discoveries, the Southern California artists created "From Zero to Infinity," a series of digital prints that confront the eternal principles — creation and destruction, harmony and strife, infinity and void — that define our existence.

"From Zero to Infinity: The Story of Everything" traces Raphael and Spada's creative journey in three exhibitions: the objects that inspired their work, the multi-layered digital prints of "From Zero to Infinity," and visual materials that continue the artists' explorations of these exotic mysteries. Complementing Raphael and Spada's digital artworks, the libraries present "Notes from the Story of Everything," an exhibition of rare books and other materials from the special collections that partly inspired their creative journey.

An opening reception is scheduled for September 3, 5:30-7 p.m. Please RSVP by going to www.usc.edu/esvp and entering the code ARTSCIENCE, or by calling (213) 740-1744.