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Smithsonian Planning 'Art of Video Games' Exhibit
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Posted by Donster on: 2009-12-09 18:30:42 246
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Source: Blue's News
The Smithsonian American Art Museum announces plans for a "The Art of Video Games" exhibit in Washington, D.C. that will run from March 16, 2012 through September 9, 2012. Word is:
Many museums have explored art inspired by video games, but this exhibition will be the first to examine comprehensively the evolution of video games themselves as an artistic medium. From the Atari VCS to the Playstation 3, The Art of Video Games will show the development of visual effects and aesthetics during four decades, the emergence of games as a means for storytelling, the influence of world events and popular culture on game development, and the impact that the games can have on society. It will include multimedia presentations of game footage, video interviews with developers and artists, large prints of in-game screen shots, historic game consoles, and a selection of working game systems for visitors to play. In addition, the public will be asked to assist with the selection of materials for the show by choosing the games that they feel best represent particular moments in the overall timeline.
Chris Melissinos, video game industry expert and founder of PastPixels, is the guest curator of the exhibition.
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