As part of an exciting new exhibit, Namco Bandai’sKatamari Damacywill be shown at New York’s Museum ofModern Art.Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900-2000will explore the world in which children, and childhood ideas influence modern art and design. The show, which emphasizes playfulness and curiosity, is inspired by writerEllen Key’sinfluential book,The Century of Child.
Katamari Damacyis an excellent candidate to represent video games. Its simple controls, colorful design, and uncanny ability to evoke curiosity are perfect. It’s quite exciting to see a masterpiece like this get the artistic recognition it deserves. Maybe art museums might be the next life for arcades? Might wishful thinking, but the ways that interactive art and gaming are coming together hold an exciting future. What other games do you think might deserve a place in an exhibit like this?
Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900-2000,will be on exhibit July 29th-November 05th.
