When it comes to science-based exhibitions, institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) and the Mingei International Museum are not often the first places that come to mind.
But in 2024, MCASD and Mingei, along with the La Jolla Historical Society, the San Diego Museum of Art and the UC San Diego Institute of Arts and Humanities, will all unveil multifaceted, multitiered programming as part of the Getty Foundation’s “Pacific Standard Time: Art x Science x L.A.” Pacific Standard Time is a series of concurrent exhibitions held throughout Southern California. On Jan. 27, it was announced that more than $5 million in exhibition research grants had been awarded to 45 organizations throughout the region.
Digital signage future trends: touchless takes charge in 2021
If there is any technology that made a big splash in the digital signage and self-service industry, it s touchless. From gesture control to virtual keyboards, these individual solutions have helped retailers, museums and other businesses adapt to the demands of COVID-19 and will continue to dominate this year.
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If there is any technology that made a big splash in the digital signage and self-service industry, it s touchless. From gesture control to virtual keyboards, these individual solutions have helped retailers, museums and other businesses adapt to the demands of COVID-19.
For example, the Galt Museum and Archives in Alberta, Canada, needed a way for users to activate touchscreens at exhibits without directly touching any screens, and touchless technology came to its rescue.
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La Jolla Light presents this continuing series of online activities to undertake on your computer or tablet during your quarantine quandary.
Lectures & learning
Author and screenwriter Samantha Silva will discuss her book “Mr. Dickens and His Carol” online Thursday, Dec. 17.
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• Warwick’s bookstore presents author and screenwriter
Samantha Silva at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, via Facebook Live. Silva will discuss the new paperback edition of her debut novel, “Mr. Dickens and His Carol,” with Warwick’s director of events, Julie Slavinsky. Free.
• The San Diego Model Railroad Museum presents the next part in its virtual
“Modeler Citizens” series at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. “Jewels of the Season,” a collection of ornaments handcrafted by San Diego artisans Florence Hord and Elizabeth Schlappi, has been displayed at the Timken Museum of Art for more than 20 years. Lynne Thompson will speak about the history behind the ornaments. Register at