Art of Tinkering – Summer 2022 | Exploratorium

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Now–September 5

Slow down—humans at play! This summer, dive into the joy of tinkering with artworks, contraptions, exhibits, and experiences for all ages. Sculpt with light and shadow, build (and break) circuits, and compose music from junk. See familiar things used in unfamiliar ways with creations by Natasha Dzurny, Junior Fritz Jacquet, Diane Landry, Golan Levin, Reuben Margolin, Tosa Novmichi, Jie Qi, Scott Weaver, and Daniel Wurtzel. Follow your own imagination—and enjoy the creativity we all share.

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Dive into Tinkering

Delight in the interplay of light and shadow at Diane Landry’s kinetic sculpture Perrier Mandala.

Colors mingle in mirrored tubes at Pixel Table.

Create a cascade of motion using everyday objects at Resettable Chain Reaction.

Tell a moving story with light at Shadow Play.

Get things rolling at the Turntable.

Create your own wind-powered sculptures at Windmills.

Fabric dances hypnotically in Daniel Wurtzel’s Air Fountain.

Toilet paper rolls get personal in Junior Fritz Jacquet’ Masques. Photos © 2022 Matthieu Gauchet

Take It Further

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Tinker together at family-friendly workshops, adults-only After Darks, Storytime Science, and more.

Create with Us

You’re invited to tinker along with us this summer. Join us in trying out and sharing ideas!

Build Your Tool Kit

Books, circuit kits, wooden contraptions, and more… find inspiring gear for tinkerers of all ages.

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This exhibition is funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

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