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February 18th, 2011 - 9:55 PM § in Museums

Stolen, Damaged Rodin Restored By 3D Technology

Possibly the most famous sculpture in the world, Rodin’s “The Thinker” is the epitome of what modern art came to represent for many:  introspection and individuality.  Since its first version in 1902, the piece has been cast multiple times and in many locations.  So when it was [...]

January 26th, 2011 - 12:56 AM § in Culture, Museums, Web

When to Put Aside Interactivity?

I was in the car two days ago when I heard an interview with Ursula Rucker on KEXP. Just a few of her phrases initiated a flurry of thoughts. She talked briefly about people walking around museums, listening to those interactive guides and not letting their feelings wash over them while looking at t[...]