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Future Type

How can code be used as a creative tool by artists and designers?

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Radical Atoms

Hiroshi Ishii and the Tangible Media Group at the MIT Media Lab have pioneered new ways for people to interact with computers.

A close-up abstract painting featuring swirling, textured strokes in shades of orange, teal, white, and yellow. The composition suggests layered patterns and lines within a rectangular form, outlined in a yellowish hue. The background is a muted gray-blue, giving the scene a sense of depth and contrast. The thick, expressive brushstrokes create a tactile, dynamic surface with a sense of movement across the painted area.
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Moving Objects

After relocating the MIT Museum's vast collection, the project team selects memorable and noteworthy items for display.

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Soft City

Meet at the intersection of race & climate change with touchable tapestries that map historic and contemporary Black neighborhoods in the Boston area.

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Ganson

Experience the captivating work of Arthur Ganson, where his perceptions of the world are choreographed into the subtle movements of artistic machines.

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Cosmograph

Imagine different worlds in Cosmograph, and exhibition that brings art and science together to explore possible futures.

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Optiker

Experience Stephen Benton's "rainbow" holograms in this intimate exhibition that examines the intersection of light and vision.

Up-close detail image of LIGO
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Essential MIT

Delve into the experimental culture and collaborative spirit of MIT in this dynamic exploration of groundbreaking projects and ongoing innovation.

Image of white face mask.
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AI: Mind the Gap

Join us in shining light on the tremendous promise, unforeseen impacts, and everyday misconceptions of AI in this riveting, interactive exhibition.