Ahnengalerie
Frank den Oudsten, Friedemann Schindler – 1996

The »Ahnengalerie« tells the story of computer games with the aid of six game consoles and home computers.
Controlled by a motion sensor, the glass panes of the showcases become transparent and provide a view of the consoles and home computers.
Material / Technique metal case, smart glass, SNES gamepad circuit boards, proximity sensor | Collection ZKM | Center for Art and Media |
Videos
Ralph Baer and Bill Harrison Play Ping-Pong Video Game, 1969
2:43 min. (english)
Atari - Game Over
44:28 Min. (german)
Computerfieber – Die neue Lust im deutschen Familienalltag
43:21 Min. (german)
Die Amiga Story
89:50 Min. (german)
Rocketbeans Retro Klub – Nintendo Gameboy
53:14 Min. (german)
Tetris – From Russia with love
58:59 min. (english)
The launch of the Super Nintendo
31:13 min. (english)