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A seascape with a whale hunt and several boats and ships; at right, three whaling boats surround a spouting whale, which, rolling over, has harpoons or arrows stuck in its side; at left, anther whale has been brought ashore, and is about to be gutted, etc; at far left, barrels - presumably full of blubber - are rolled away.

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Monsters of the Deep: Between Imagination and Science

How can you investigate something you cannot see?

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Hallucinating Traditions

Speculative AI-generated designs reference historical traditions yet foreshadow a future in which technology shapes cultural & personal expression.

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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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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.

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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.