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Art Toys

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Watching kids fry their eyeballs playing video games can make some of us feel old. There was a time when board games and Matchbox cars — toys propelled primarily by imagination — were sufficient entertainment. You may not be able to slow down technology, but you can check out Gallery 1988 for a nostalgia-fueled exhibition devoted to the toys of yesteryear. The show, over a year in the making, features over 40 artists (including Greg Simkins and Ken Garduno), with work inspired by their favorite childhood toys. A highlight: customized Hot Wheels vans in honor of the company's 40th anniversary.

– Ashley Tibbits

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