Ideum's touch tables allow you to delve deeper into the diversity of African art

Two Platform interactive multi-touch tables have been installed in the entrance pavilion of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, custom designed for the project.

The same thing has completed a collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art (SNMAfA) en Washington DC. The objective was to design and develop a visual solution that would introduce the visitor to the center's collection..

This interactive experience allows you to view images and information about more than 200 objects. These works encompass both traditional and contemporary pieces drawn from across the continent., including some that are currently not on view.

The project presented Ideum with different challenges such as providing information about the artists, keeping the focus on the artwork. Working in collaboration with SNMAfA curators, have created four interactive stations to provide visitors with several ways to explore the collection and learn more about the diversity and culture of Africa.

Three of these zones allow you to quickly and intuitively explore works of art and select pieces for deeper investigation.. Here, images of paintings, Sculptures and different pieces appear on a dynamic map of Africa designed to incorporate colors and textures from key artworks.

When you touch an image, A new window opens with additional information about the work and the artist. Visitors can pan and zoom into high-resolution images to view details, identify the origin of the object and learn about related artistic traditions. If the object is currently on display at the Museum, This area also provides information on where you can find.

The fourth area presents options for researching broader information about Africa, including historical data, cultural and geographical, selected to provide greater context and deepen understanding of the entire continent. This section also includes questions that prompt visitors to reflect on their own knowledge and preconceptions of Africa., a continent that, con 1.300 millions of people, It is the second most populated in the world.

The exhibition runs on two custom Ideum Platform multi-touch tables, installed in the newly renovated entrance pavilion, premiered in October at the Museum's home on the National Mall, steps from the famous Smithsonian Castle.