Faire of the Future: MAKER FAIRE

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“Maker Faire is the mecca of art merged with technology. It’s like being at a buffet of knowledge.”

—Justin Gray, artists and roboticist

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(Above) Chris James of the R2-D2 Builder's Club at Maker Faire Bay Area 2012. (Below) Elektro the Moto-Man and his dog Sparko, created by Westinghouse for the 1939 World's Fair.

Nearly 75 years ago, the New York World’s Fair of 1939/1940 was the first expo based on the future, with its exhibits geared to give fairgoers a glimpse at “Building the World of Tomorrow.” The official ...

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