Beyond the Surface: The Art of X-rays Exhibit Provides New Perspectives on Everyday Objects
CHICAGO — This summer, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry will debut Beyond the Surface: The Art of X-rays, a new exhibit blending art and science to reveal the unexpected beauty and complexity of everyday objects. The multimedia experience will highlight the work of photographer Andrei Duman, using the state-of-the-art immersive technologies in Griffin Studio.
Beyond the Surface: The Art of X-rays will uncover the science and history of X-rays, which dates back to the late 19th century. Guests will test their knowledge through an interactive game to see if they can identify well-known toys and tools from their X-ray image. The exhibit will also explore high-end cars from the inside out through interactive displays of six scaled Bugatti models. Plus, X-ray imaging uncovers the interiors of several artifacts from the Museum’s historic collection including:
- Edison Patent Trial Bulbs (1893)
- Souvenir photographic box camera from the Century of Progress World’s Fair (1933)
- PARO Therapeutic Robot (2014)
These displays will be presented in Griffin Studio, an immersive digital space that combines ultra-high resolution, immersive projections with cinematic visualizations and interactivity to engage guests in a multi-sensory, communal experience around science with rotating exhibits. Griffin Studio opened in May 2024 with Notes to Neurons as its premiere exhibition.
For more information, visit msichicago.org/beyondthesurface.
Photos: Beyond the Surface: The Art of X-rays
Credit: Artwork by Andrei Duman
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About the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
The Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) offers world-class and uniquely interactive experiences that support the Museum's mission: to inspire the inventive genius in everyone. As one of the largest science museums in the world featuring award-winning exhibits and hands-on activities, a visit to the Griffin MSI is guaranteed to connect fun and learning. Griffin MSI is committed to offering comprehensive educational programs for students, administrators, teachers and families that make a difference in local communities and contribute to MSI's goal to transform and illuminate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) pathways for people of all ages. The Museum is grateful for the support of its generous donors and guests who make its work possible. The Griffin MSI is also supported in part by the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District. For more information, visit msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414.
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