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Mummy, is this a video game? The dangers of showing kids art on a screen
The rise of multisensory installations like Frameless are an inspiring way for children to interact with art – but do they risk making the real thing seem less exciting?
TL;DR
- Frameless is an immersive art experience projecting famous artworks onto walls, ceilings, and floors.
- The author found the experience overwhelming for her toddler, with loud, frenetic projections that made her feel unsteady.
- While some parts, like seeing Seurat's La Grande Jatte form from dots, were remarkable, the overall experience was more suited for older children.
- The article touches upon the ongoing debate about screen time for young children and how immersive digital art fits into that discussion.
- Experts suggest that the content and shared experience are more important than the screen-based format, especially as art is being reduced in school curricula.
- The author worries that children might become accustomed to flashy digital art and be disappointed by static, traditional art later.
- She also questions the cost-effectiveness of digital projections compared to viewing real art for free.