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Check out this podcast episode. I have found Ian to be one of the brightest tech minds I have ever met. He has some groundbreaking techniques to actionable strategies for tech enthusiasts and data aficionados alike. #datainformed #artmuseums #podcast

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Purposeful play can have a powerful role in learning. Bo Stjerne Thomsen discusses the transformational impact play has in the classroom and how schools can get involved in the #InternationalDayofPlay on this episode of the Association of Children's Museums podcast: https://bit.ly/3RjXZ20

Thanks for sharing this episode and highlighting our work! There is something wonderful about the ability to share a 3D image of an artwork that contains audio and interactivity. So many 3D cultural heritage objects have become completely decontextualized on sharing platforms as museums struggle with the technical challenges that surround 3D content creation and delivery. When you view this object on your phone or headset (haven’t seen it on a Vision Pro yet) it’s a very personal experience. Once you select your language, the interface drops away and you are free to experience the object in your environment as the curator shares important background information. There are no distracting pre-defined hot spots or distracting blocks of dense text. It’s just you and a curator over your shoulder. As a self-contained file it can be freely shared and reshared via text for example. You don’t need to be online to enjoy the experience and the content is easily created using free iOS software that doesn’t require web coding knowledge or complex game development software expertise. I hope more institutions pick up on the benefits of #openusd. We look forward to wider adoption of native USDZ browser / operating system support to bring this content to an even wider audience. The rapid industry adoption of #openusd is an indicator that both creators and end users desperately need a universal format for 3D archiving and interchange. This project was just a test if you feel we should create more please comment.

Ever wondered what it feels like to literally be the loneliest person…ever? (I’m using the word literally, literally.) Ever wondered if life is completely random or if we are living in The Matrix? What if it’s both or a version of both? What if free will is actually a cage? What does it mean when we realize a collective experience is actually an amalgamation and compilation of countless individual experiences? Does that mean a collective experience is never possible, and if yes, what are the ramifications of that realization? Did you know there’s a weird connection between our splintered, social-media-driven lives today, and the cassette tape and The Walkman, and the 80’s self-help craze and Ronald Reagan, and the Apollo 11 moon mission? If you’re intrigued to learn some of the answers and have your minds properly blown, then check out this short podcast episode by Radiolab: https://lnkd.in/gC-cmKkC #radiolab

Let's talk generative art! This week on the Ledger Podcast, Ismail Tazi S founder of TRAME Paris, and Erick Calderon from Art Blocks Inc. join our CXO ian rogers to chat about: 🖼️ Our collaboration on the Cryptopunks Gallery that was on display at Art Block's Marfa event last month. 🧑🎨 The Intersection of craft and generative art. 🔐 The importance of digital ownership. And more! Check out the full episode: https://lnkd.in/duNZPYCs

🎨 New Podcast Episode Alert: Exploring the Epic World of Alexis Rockman 🌍 How do you create monumental art that captures the scale of the climate crisis, the depths of human history, and the imagined futures of our planet? In this week’s episode of The M.O. Podcast, we sit down with renowned artist Alexis Rockman to uncover his process for crafting massive, research-driven masterpieces like Oceanus and Manifest Destiny. Rockman shares: His journey from early studio experiments to large-scale commissions in major museums. The fascinating logistics of creating 24-foot paintings and collaborating with institutions. How art can inspire action on the biggest issues facing humanity, from biodiversity loss to climate change. Alexis also reflects on the role of storytelling, science, and imagination in his work—and why big ideas deserve big canvases. Join us as we explore the intersection of art, activism, and ambition in this unmissable conversation. What’s your favorite large-scale artwork? Let us know in the comments! 👇

D&T Teachers: Take a listen to my conversation with Alice Hellard about Design Objects and Their Hidden Impact. Next week, I am releasing part 2 of this conversation - it challenged me and I hope it challenges listeners. We’re talking about some challenging, and complex topics. Maybe you'd like to join Alice and me thinking about how D&T teachers can think through these topics to impact on their classroom practice.

Check out this wonderful article on a really amazing and ever-growing project!

Check out this episode where I get to discuss the Body Worlds exhibit with Malorie Mackey