We’re really excited to say that Flower will be a permanent part of The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s permanent collection!
This is different from The Art of Video Games exhibit that was in the same museum for half of 2012, which was only a temporary exhibit and is now traveling across the United States. You can check out the locations that the exhibit will travel to by clicking right here.
Flower, together with Halo 2600, is currently being prepared to be displayed in Washington, D.C. The new exhibit will be open to the public at a later date. These two games are just the first in the collection, so expect to see more information about amazing games entering the museum in the future.
Here’s what The Smithsonian American Art Museum said about Flower:
“Flower represents an important moment in the development of interactivity and art. This innovative game puts the player in an unusual role—the wind—and uses minimal controls to create an emotional, immersive experience of the landscape which changes in response to the player’s actions. Conceived as an “interactive poem” in response to tensions between urban and rural space, Chen and Santiago imagine an unexplored land for the player to discover. Flower presents an entirely new kind of physical and virtual choreography unfolding in real time, one that invites participants to weave aural, visual and tactile sensations into an emotional arc rather than a narrative one. While visually beautiful, Flower also demonstrates the importance of the interactive component. The work cannot be fully appreciated through still images or video clips; the art happens when the game is played.”
Please check out the exhibit and all the games if you’re ever in the Washington, D.C. area.
Brandon Rosa says
You guys are awesome and deserve this reward for one of your amazing games. Flower was my first TGC game, and it’s one of the best games I have ever played. I have played it for hours at a time and unlocked everything that I could. Journey was also a favorite that left me in awe. The originality, pureness and uniqueness of your games will keep me a fan forever. I also plan on purchasing Flow in a few days, because I know that I’ll love it. I can’t wait until your new game is revealed; I’ll definitely be one of your first customers! thatgamecompany never disappoints!!!
Aaron says
@Brandon:
Thanks for being a fan and for the kind words! 😀
We hope you’ll enjoy our next game as well.
Lydia Gentry says
This is perfect! I am going to Washington D.C. this summer! Flower is such a beautiful game, too.
Austin says
Oh! This is so exciting! I’m so happy for you guys. I’ve been with you since I first played flOw and stair stepped all thew way to Journey. While Journey is my favorite, I still find that the most emotionally impacting of the trio was FLower. There were such highs and lows in emotion for me that it is a completely unforgettable experience. (But Journey made me cry, so who knows, maybe they’re tied! XD) Anyways, this is well deserved. The Smithsonian should feel honored to have your guys’ work be a part of it ^_-
lauren jean livingston says
Congrats on this. I must thank you for creating games that entice the user with something more than empty reward. Unlike other games, the payoff is felt rather than perceived solely on the screen. Pretty incredible feat. Thank you again.
Lydia Gentry says
This is so awesome, and I’m excited for you guys!! I tried to visit the Smithsonian a few days ago, but they said that the exhibit is touring the country and will be back in a few years.
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royalestel says
I managed to get a chance to play a bit of flower. I hope as you find more success, you are able to release to other platforms. I have a wii and PC and an old xbox, but no PS. Cheers and congrats to you all.