The Smithsonian will be putting on an exhibition of the visual artistry of video games between March 16, 2012 – September 30, 2012. In the museums own words:
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 pioneers to contemporary designers .
See if your favourite game made the cut here.
If you’d like to get your own name displayed in the expositions interactive credits on site and online, you can pay for the privilege. The more money you pay the larger your name appears and you can even opt to have a pseudonym displayed. Worth it? Perhaps. It’s certainly cool to have your name in what is a pretty historic exhibition. The Smithsonian is pretty big business.
