American Art Museum March 16 – Sept 30, 2012
The Art of Video Games is one of the first exhibitions to explore the forty-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, with a focus on striking visual effects and the creative use of new technologies. The exhibition will feature some of the most influential artists and designers during five eras of game technology, from early developers such as David Crane and Warren Robinett to contemporary designers like Kellee Santiago and David Jaffe. It also will explore the many influences on game designers, and the pervasive presence video games have in the broader popular culture, with new relationships to video art, film and television, educational practices, and professional skill training. Chris Melissinos, founder of Past Pixels and collector of video games and gaming systems, is the curator of the exhibition. Read More
Robert McElaney, Ctrl Alt Design
Robert W. McElaney, Co-Founder and C.E.O. of Dustrial, Creative Director of Ctrl Alt Design, Co-Conspirator for art party CVLT, Robert also devours art+design, frequents the future and slays social media all to better understand the universe.
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