# Gamer Museum Installations The Smithsonian Hosts the Art of Video Games Exhibit By Jason Soy | Published 2011-05-08 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-video-games-exhibit References: [complex](http://www.complex.com/video-games/2011/05/smithsonian-art-of-video-games) & [artofvideogames.org](http://www.artofvideogames.org/) Are you an admirer of video games who is sick and tired of people berating them as an inferior form of entertainment? You’ll find no one like that at the [Smithsonian American Art Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harriet-powers), as it has just unveiled the list of titles that will be featured in the upcoming Art of Video Games exhibit. Featuring over 80 titles, the exhibition is unique in that it acknowledges and honors video game-making as a true artistic medium. The focus of these exhibits will be the “striking visual effects and [the] creative uses of new technology” in video games. Some exhibits will even include [playable demos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box) to ensure gallery visitors experience the games in all of their interactive glory. Some of the exciting titles that can be found at the exhibit are Bioshock, Donkey Kong, Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Starcraft and a whopping five Zelda titles! The Art of Video Games exhibit will take place from March 16, 2012 to September 30, 2012. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recognition of Video Games as Art:** Opportunity for artists and game developers to collaborate and create innovative artistic experiences. - **Interactive Museum Exhibits:** Potential for museums to incorporate interactive elements and technology to enhance visitor experiences. - **Showcasing New Technology in Gaming:** Opportunity for companies to demonstrate their cutting-edge technology and innovation in the gaming industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Gaming:** Collaboration between artists and game developers to create unique and immersive artistic experiences. - **Museum and Gaming:** Integration of interactive technology in museums to engage and attract visitors. - **Gaming Technology:** Showcasing and promoting new technology and innovation in the gaming industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Inspired Large Scale Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-kong-arcade-cabinet.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Football History Artful Exhibtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designing-the-beautiful.md) - [Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-nintendo-tour.md) - [Immersive Educational Museum Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-animation-museum.md) - [Video Game Merchandise Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-king-of-games.md) - [Immersive Art-Technology Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wndr-museum-boston.md) - [Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti1.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md)