Post-Modern Warfare: 20 Artworks Inspired By Video Games

Super Mario Brothers, Pac-Man, Contra, Zelda, and more.

May 23, 2012
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Advancements in technology have brought us a quality and variety of video games that some would have never imagined. No matter the console or version, video games have inspired more than good times and great competition, they've made way for a wealth of diverse and intriguing artworks, many of which will be on view at The Smithsonian's The Art of Video Games now through the end of summer.

Whether the Super Mario Bros.-inspired installations by Cory Arcangel or World of Warcraft chalk paintings by Jennifer Jean Lee, it's pretty amazing to see what artists have done post-gaming.

Post-Modern Warfare: 20 Artworks Inspired By Video Games

Nintendo

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OG

Artist: Ibraheem Youssef

Video Game: Nintendo

Red Dead Redemption

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Redemption

Artist: Furturtle

Video Game: Red Dead Redemption

Ghost and Goblins

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"Die A Thousand Times In Your Underwear"

Artist: Mat Pringle

Video Game: Ghosts and Goblins

Wario

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Obey Wario, Destroy Wario

Artist: Nate Duval

Video Game: Super Mario Bros.

World of Warcraft

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World of Warcraft Chalk Painting

Artist: Jennifer Jean Lee

Video Game: World of Warcraft

Katamari

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Katamari Dance Party

Artist: Matt Taylor

Video Game: Katamari

Castlevania

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Castlevania

Artist: Jayson Weidel

Video Game: Castlevania

Zork

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Zork

Artist: Lil Tuffy

Video Game: Zork

Street Fighter 2-1

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Street Fighter 2

Artist: Lee Vidal

Video Game: Street Fighter 2

Street Fighter 2

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Street Fighter 2

Artist: Lee Vidal

Video Game: Street Fighter 2

Space Invaders

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Space Invaders

Artist: Patrick Runte

Video Game: Space Invaders

Tetris

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Tetris

Artist: Patrick Runte

Video Game: Tetris

Pacman Skeleton

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The Pac-Man Skeleton

Artist: Le Gentil Garcon

Video Game: Pac-Man

Cory Arcangel

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Super Mario Clouds v2k3

Artist: Cory Arcangel

Video Game: Super Mario Bros.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Prints

Artist: Ian Glaubinger

Video Game: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Contra

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Grab the Spreaders

Artist: Adam Limbert

Video Game: Contra

Zelda

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8-Bit Zelda Fireplace Art

Artist: JamesBit

Video Game: The Legend of Zelda

Pacman2

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Pac-van

Artist: Jonathan Bergeron

Video Game: Pac-Man

Sonic

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Inside Sonic the Hedgehog

Artist: Sevensheaven

Video Game: Sonic the Hedgehog

Pacman

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Inside Pac-Man

Artist: Sevensheaven

Video Game: Pacman

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