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Smithsonian Voices

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See You Later, Wobbulator

Exploring Nam June Paik's innovative use of technology to transform video art.

Smithsonian American Art Museum | November 4, 2024

Carved wooden figure of San Miguel en Lucha con el Demonio

Conservation of Wooden Figures from the Vidal Collection

SAAM conservators reveal layers of history behind Puerto Rican carved Santos

Briana Teran | February 16, 2024

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Using 3D Imaging To Preserve Chicana Artist Judy Baca’s Mural "Uprising of the Mujeres"

A behind-the-scenes look at how 3D imaging helps a mural conservator preserve Judy Baca's "Uprising of the Mujeres"

Wendy Rose | October 14, 2022

Level Up: Playing to Document and Preserve Video Games

Ever wonder what it takes to conserve and preserve video games? Our collections care initiative fellow at SAAM tells us how.

Shu-Wen Lin | August 17, 2020
Joseph Cornell,

Joseph Cornell: Reaching for the Moon

Artist Joseph Cornell created works that were inspired by his interest in the Space Age.

Laura Augustin | July 22, 2019
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SAAM Arcade 2019: Art, Video Games, and Empathy

SAAM Arcade, "Breaking Barriers," features diverse and inclusive video games by independent video game developers.

Kayleigh Bryant-Greenwell | July 12, 2019
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Testing a New Reality for Museum VR

Beyond the Walls is a virtual reality experiment from SAAM and Intel, building on our use of VR to expand exhibitions such as WONDER and No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man. In Beyond the Walls, visitors are transported into SAAM’s historic building—then to relevant sites outside the museum—for an immersive experience with selected artworks.

Noah Kim | December 11, 2018
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