Google Glass to Sponsor New Museum's 2015 Triennial Exhibit
The New Museum announced today that Google Glass will be the Lead Sponsor of the 2015 Triennial exhibition. The Triennial, a signature initiative of the New Museum, is the only recurring exhibition in New York City devoted to international, emerging artists. The Triennial provides an important platform for a new generation that is shaping the current discourse of contemporary art and the future of culture around the world.
The 2015 Triennial will open next February 2015 and will occupy the entire Museum. It is organized by New Museum Curator Lauren Cornell and acclaimed artist Ryan Trecartin, whose work was featured in the inaugural 2009 Triennial.
As part of this partnership, the New Museum will launch a visitor engagement app using Google Glass. Museums have been exploring handheld technologies for the last five years, while others are developing apps for tablets. The New Museum will introduce Glassware that enhances visitor engagement at the Triennial and enables the public to share their experiences.
Lisa Phillips, Toby Devan Lewis Director, commented, "We are pleased to be working with the groundbreaking creative team at Google Glass. Their commitment to innovation will support our own interest in how technology can advance new ideas in both art and in museums. We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with the company's inventive minds to explore new ways that technology can enhance public engagement and improve visitor experience at the Museum."
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