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The Henry Ford Acquires 1964 New York World?s Fair IBM Kiosk Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
The Henry Ford Acquires 1964 New York World’s Fair IBM Kiosk Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
(PRWEB) June 06, 2013
The Henry Ford confirmed today the acquisition of an original kiosk designed by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the IBM Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
The kiosk, one of two known to survive, was designed to resemble a colorful tent-like structure, complete with pennants. Constructed of iron, walnut and plastic laminate, it originally housed interactive exhibit elements that were part of a huge program created by the Eames office to explain the impact and uses of IBM’s computing technology. The kiosk was saved by the contractor who had been awarded the task of demolishing the pavilion at the fair’s end. Another example is known to have survived—used by the Eames Office to explore installation options but never used at the fair itself. It was acquired by Vitra in 2006.
“When acquiring artifacts for The Henry Ford collection, we look at how the item will expand our ability to tell important stories from American culture including that of design,” said Patricia Mooradian, president of The Henry Ford. Marc Greuther, chief curator, adds, “It is a powerful and appealing artifact—and a reminder that Charles and Ray Eames could apply lightness of touch and whimsy to serious yet fun exhibit design.”
In addition to being a highly significant Eames artifact, the kiosk relates to the broader topic of world’s fairs – a subject the organization continues to explore specifically in the current Henry Ford Museum visiting exhibition Designing Tomorrow: America’s World’s Fairs of the 1930s. Its direct connection to IBM also enriches the museum’s communication and information technology collections.
The Henry Ford is currently working with Los Angeles Modern Art & Design Auction regarding bringing the kiosk to its new home inside Henry Ford Museum. Details on when the item will be put on permanent display will be released at a later time.
About The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan is an internationally-recognized cultural destination where stories and artifacts from 300 years of America’s history bring to life the accomplishments of ordinary and extraordinary individuals alike. A national historic landmark with five unique venues, unparalleled collections and world-class expertise, The Henry Ford is a force for fueling the spirit of American innovation and inspiring a ‘can-do’ culture. Nearly two million visitors annually experience its attractions: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre. A continually expanding array of content available online provides anytime, anywhere access. The Henry Ford is also home to Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school which educates 485 students a year on the institution’s campus. For more information please visit our website thehenryford.org.
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The Henry Ford Acquires 1964 New York World?s Fair IBM Kiosk Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
The Henry Ford Acquires 1964 New York World’s Fair IBM Kiosk Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
(PRWEB) June 06, 2013
The Henry Ford confirmed today the acquisition of an original kiosk designed by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the IBM Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
The kiosk, one of two known to survive, was designed to resemble a colorful tent-like structure, complete with pennants. Constructed of iron, walnut and plastic laminate, it originally housed interactive exhibit elements that were part of a huge program created by the Eames office to explain the impact and uses of IBM’s computing technology. The kiosk was saved by the contractor who had been awarded the task of demolishing the pavilion at the fair’s end. Another example is known to have survived—used by the Eames Office to explore installation options but never used at the fair itself. It was acquired by Vitra in 2006.
“When acquiring artifacts for The Henry Ford collection, we look at how the item will expand our ability to tell important stories from American culture including that of design,” said Patricia Mooradian, president of The Henry Ford. Marc Greuther, chief curator, adds, “It is a powerful and appealing artifact—and a reminder that Charles and Ray Eames could apply lightness of touch and whimsy to serious yet fun exhibit design.”
In addition to being a highly significant Eames artifact, the kiosk relates to the broader topic of world’s fairs – a subject the organization continues to explore specifically in the current Henry Ford Museum visiting exhibition Designing Tomorrow: America’s World’s Fairs of the 1930s. Its direct connection to IBM also enriches the museum’s communication and information technology collections.
The Henry Ford is currently working with Los Angeles Modern Art & Design Auction regarding bringing the kiosk to its new home inside Henry Ford Museum. Details on when the item will be put on permanent display will be released at a later time.
About The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan is an internationally-recognized cultural destination where stories and artifacts from 300 years of America’s history bring to life the accomplishments of ordinary and extraordinary individuals alike. A national historic landmark with five unique venues, unparalleled collections and world-class expertise, The Henry Ford is a force for fueling the spirit of American innovation and inspiring a ‘can-do’ culture. Nearly two million visitors annually experience its attractions: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre. A continually expanding array of content available online provides anytime, anywhere access. The Henry Ford is also home to Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school which educates 485 students a year on the institution’s campus. For more information please visit our website thehenryford.org.
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Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.
SweepsCoach Introduces the Internet Kiosk Totem — A Convenient Way for Customers to Buy Internet Access Time and Receive Free Sweepstakes Entries
SweepsCoach Introduces the Internet Kiosk Totem — A Convenient Way for Customers to Buy Internet Access Time and Receive Free Sweepstakes Entries
El Dorado Hills, CA (PRWEB) October 05, 2011
SweepsCoach, a promotional sweepstakes consulting firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of its proprietary Internet Kiosk, or “Totem,” for retail businesses. The Totem is an ATM-like unit which allows customers to purchase Internet access time and receive free sweepstakes entries. These free entries can be revealed immediately at the Totem by using entertaining gaming displays. A new product for the sweepstakes games industry, SweepsCoach’s Totem units are now available to be placed in bars, convenience stores, truck stops, fraternal organizations, and other businesses throughout the U.S.
“We are thrilled to introduce a new Totem that overshadows its counterpart, the standard computer in an Internet café business,” said James Mecham, Managing Director of SweepsCoach and Promo Games, USA. “Our revolutionary Totem unit leverages the advantages of a web-based sweepstakes promotional platform, providing an extremely profitable ‘Internet Kiosk’ that can be placed just about anywhere.”
Similar to an ATM or a video game machine, the sweepstakes Totem stands alone and features a bill acceptor. Customers can easily insert money into the Totem to purchase Internet access time on the kiosk. After purchasing time they can surf the web until their time runs out.
When customers make a purchase via the Totem, they are also given free entries into a sweepstakes. They can then view the sweepstakes entries at the Totem unit, which reveals the sweepstakes results by simulating slot machines, keno, or poker. SweepsCoach has included nearly 50 different games, each of which can be used to reveal the entries. The results stay the same regardless of which game the customer chooses to play — the game simply adds to the entertainment value of the unit.
SweepsCoach offers businesses and Internet café sweepstakes owners several different models of the Totem; however, its most popular model is the Aries. The Aries stands over 4 feet tall and features a 22-inch touch-screen monitor and prints out a ticket receipt when the customer is done with the transaction.
“The SweepsCoach Totem is evidence of our ongoing innovation in the promotional sweepstakes industry, enabling business owners to provide a valuable product to their customers and generate additional revenue without the hassle and operating costs associated with standard computers in Internet cafes,” said Mecham.
About SweepsCoach
SweepsCoach is an Internet café sweepstakes consulting group. SweepsCoach develops advanced sweepstakes machines, including the only web-based sweepstakes games on the market and the all-new Internet sweepstakes kiosk unit. SweepsCoach also offers retail businesses and sweepstakes companies promotional marketing advice. For more information, including images and videos of the Sweepstakes Totem unit, visit the website below.
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