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Anybody planning on seeing the video game exhibit at the Smithonian?
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March 16, 2012 – September 30, 2012
http://www.americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/archive/2012/games/
My best friend lives in DC, so this is a definite sojourn for me. -
On the one hand, Einhander.
On the other hand, MGS *and* MGS2.
On the gripping hand, is this gameplay footage or promo art? Because the former would be, to me, more interesting than the latter. You can do anything with promotional art. I'd be more interested in things like "how does a game trade between artistic expression and playability, and in what ways do games combine the two". -
RobotBastard said:
On the one hand, Einhander.
On the other hand, MGS *and* MGS2.
On the gripping hand, is this gameplay footage or promo art? Because the former would be, to me, more interesting than the latter. You can do anything with promotional art. I'd be more interested in things like "how does a game trade between artistic expression and playability, and in what ways do games combine the two".The exhibition focuses on the interplay of graphics, technology and storytelling through some of the best games for twenty gaming systems ranging from the Atari VCS to the PlayStation 3. Eighty games, selected with the help of the public, demonstrate the evolution of the medium. The games are presented through still images and video footage. In addition, the galleries will include video interviews with twenty developers and artists, large prints of in-game screen shots, and historic game consoles. Chris Melissinos, founder of Past Pixels and collector of video games and gaming systems, is the curator of the exhibition.
Developments in hardware and software, as well as the advent of the internet, have given artists an ever widening palette of tools with which to create, while common game-play elements can be seen throughout. Five featured games, one from each era, show how players interact with diverse virtual worlds, highlighting innovative techniques that set the standard for many subsequent games. The playable games are Pac-Man, Super Mario Brothers, The Secret of Monkey Island, Myst, and Flower.
Looks like both will be included, as well as the "interplay of graphics, technology and storytelling" which suggests that different avenues of artistic expression will be on display.
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RobotBastard said:
On the one hand, Einhander.
I see what you did there.
Now I have a reason to go to a museum. -
Also, I'm pretty sure Vamp's gonna come to life at some point and murderape Ben Stiller.
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If the only victim is Ben Stiller, no jury would convict Vamp (or anybody else for that matter).
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Hey, The Zero Effect and Mystery Men were great. And Zoolander was fun too.
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I'm just tired of him of him at this point. His only reedeemable roles are when he's being a villain (maybe Zoolander as an exception) although that's probably because I like to hate on him.
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Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Gamefest for people who joined their survey. Looks like they added a very special guest, too:We have just confirmed a new addition to the lineup for GameFest, which I am VERY excited about - a conversation with Hideo Kojima at noon on Saturday, March 17. Hideo Kojima is best known for the Metal Gear series of games, and is considered one of the most innovative designers of his generation.
We have two very special opportunities for you with this program. First, we invite you to submit your questions for Kojima by emailing them to AmericanArtGames@si.edu by Thursday, February 23. We will select the best questions to use during the program.
Second, we're giving you the chance to register for this event before the public. Registration will open tomorrow, Wednesday February 22 at 1 p.m., EST. The event is free, but you must register in advance. If you are unable to get tickets or cannot make it to D.C., don't worry, the program will be webcast online.
The Art of Video Games exhibition opens in less than a month! For more information on the exhibition and GameFest, please visit our website. I look forward to seeing you in March!
-- Georgina
Exhibition Coordinator
