My exhibition will feature the representation of technology in film, media, advertisement, and books. I imagine having a variety of items showcasing how "the future" was perceived by people in the past. The time frame will be from pre-World War 2 (1930’s) to the present. As the patron walks through the exhibit they will be taken through a progression of how technology has adapted and changed. The larger over arching concepts are for the patron to see how science fiction has become a reality, to contrast the similarities and differences of what we imagined the future to be, and for patrons to open their minds to future technologies which today might seem impossible.

1. Visions of the future The portrayal of technology in media Laksamee Putnam MUSE 500

2. Big Picture Representation of technology in film, media, advertisement, and books Pre-World War 2 (1930’s) to the present Progression of how technology has adapted and changed

3. Concepts Science fiction as reality Imagination to creation Multiple formats – books, movies Similarities and Differences Provoke critical thought Contrast of norms Open minds for future technology Industrial Age to Information Age

4. Similar Exhibits Science/Technology Art History Museum of Science and Industry Fast Forward http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/fastforward/ California Science Center Air and Space http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/Exhibits/AirAndSpace/AirAndSpace.php Old Orient Museum http://oldorientmuseum.com/ International Poster Gallery http://www.internationalposter.com/

5. My Exhibit

6. 1) Introduction Robot introduces technology to humans http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/10/27/videos-super-realistic-female-humanoid-actroid-f/

7. 2) Progression of Human Technology Similar to Epcot ride Spaceship Earth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM1O69qumhw

9. 4) Documentary Movie Star Trek documentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EjVsCv5OQ4 Imagination and inspiration

10. 5) Gadgets and Gizmos Bond Gadgets Life saving tools Progression http://gizmodo.com/5705454/12-retro-video-phone-concepts?skyline=true&s=i

12. Kitchen contrast

13. Stereotypes

14. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftdYpFC5Go0

15. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjgI9172FRY

17. 8) Into the future What’s Next? Computer Internet Accessibility http://hilobrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/vintage-computer-ad.jpg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpo__xhTSv8

18. Problems Socio-economic superiority Gender/Class/Racial inequality

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