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The Art of Video Games Exhibit at the Smithsonian is Now Open through September

The Art of Video Games Exhibit at the Smithsonian is Now Open through September

The Art of Video Games exhibit launched last week at the Smithsonian American Art Museum after years of hard work and preparation bringing to light the legitimacy of videos games as art into the direct view of gamers and non-gamers alike. Despite what your opinion may be of the modern entertainment medium rubbing elbows with the likes of Picasso, Rembrandt and da Vinci, the exhibition was meticulously assembled to illustrate the artistic path of games over the course of 40 years and has made [...]

Art of Video Games Interview with Chris Melissinos

Justin speaks with Chris Melissinos, the curator of the upcoming The Art of Video Games exhibition at the Smithsonian, who tells us the story behind the scenes, the nomination and voting processes, and what we can expect for the future of the exhibition. Listen to the full interview above (39 minutes) and then read my reaction to the interview below along with additional background information on the exhibition and related links below. Background Info: Smithsonian Art of Video Games Exhibit [...]

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