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
Greek-born Vasia Rigou is a journalist, editor and multimedia content producer largely on the subjects of visual art, culture, architecture and design. She currently serves as an Editor at Newcity, Chicago’s leading culture publication, as Writer and Copy Editor at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) HQ, and regularly contributes to international architecture and design magazines OnOffice and ICON. She has experience creating content for brands and building conference speeches and influential TEDx talks. Simply put: she’s fascinated by finding out the great stories behind the people, places and objects that surround us, and by sharing those stories with the world. When she’s not writing about art or looking at art—wine in hand—she makes lists for pretty much everything, drinks immense amounts of coffee and takes cross-country road trips every chance she gets.
