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Nom Nom: 40 Years of Pac-Man Design and History
May 8 - May 30, 2020
Curated by Tim Lapetino and Jonathan Kinkley

On the occasion of Pac-Man’s 40th anniversary, VGA Gallery assesses the history, design and legacy this enduring and resonant title. Nom Nom: 40 Years of Pac-Man Design and History explores the game’s development and evolution from its beginnings at Namco in Tokyo in the late 1970’s to its introduction in the U.S. market where its expansive design and global marketing and licensing made Pac-Man a household name. Comprised of playable arcade cabinets and console titles, art and artifacts from its development and advertising, this exhibit will outline how the game Pac-Man transcended media, broke with extant arcade genres, and evolved game technologies.

VGA Gallery is generously supported by The MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelly Foundation, the Illinois Arts Council Agency, individuals, and private and corporate foundations.