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One Recommendation: Pac-Man at Forty

by Vasia Rigou | March 31, 2021

by Vasia Rigou
March 31, 2021May 9, 2021Filed under:
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Photo: “Nom Nom: 40 Years of Pac-Man Design and History,” Chicago Gamespace, by Nathan Keay

Nom Nom: 40 Years of Pac-Man Design and History
(Chicago Gamespace)
Pac-Man, an arcade favorite turned global cultural phenomenon, has turned forty. To pay tribute to the game’s history, design and legacy, from its 1970s Tokyo days to today, Chicago Gamespace brought to life “Nom Nom: 40 Years of Pac-Man Design and History,” an exhibition curated by Tim Lapetino and Jonathan Kinkley. Featuring artifacts, advertising materials, even playable arcade cabinets, it provides a behind-the-scenes look into the game’s creation as well as a nostalgic walk down memory lane.
Through May 30, Sundays 1-5pm, $5, Kids under 12 get in free

Vasia Rigou

Greek-born Vasia Rigou is a writer, editor, and curator. Her appreciation for art began early, shaped by her family’s meticulously planned, culture-packed trips across Europe—complete with every museum stop imaginable. Much of her work, writing about visual art, design, and culture can be found at Newcity, Chicago’s leading culture publication, where she serves as editor. She also regularly contributes to Artnet News and to international magazines OnOffice and ICON. In her curatorial practice she explores themes of identity, intimacy, and belonging. You can usually find her gallery hopping around the city—occasionally with her toughest (and tiniest) critic, baby Benjamin, whose current favorite medium is finger paint. Say hi on Instagram or at rigouvasia.com.

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  • Chicago Gamespace
  • exhibition
  • game design
  • Pac-Man

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