TRY YOUR HAND AT A NEW BOARD GAME WITH DESIGNER TOMMY MISHIMA

Play Philanthropy, a new board game exploring power and access inspired by Andrew Carnegie, whose mansion is now home to Cooper Hewitt. Designed by Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial participant Tommy Mishima, the game is inspired by Monopoly, with the objective to become the most influential and philanthropic agent through grant making, fundraising, and selling access to institutional research.

Carnegie built his fortune in the steel industry, becoming one of the richest men in the world and a leading philanthropist in the US. He profoundly influenced the fields of science, education, finance, and international relations through monetary support. Mishima’s game dives into the philanthropist’s formidable legacy by mapping the far-reaching ways his money is still at play today.

During the drop-in board game hours, you’re invited to play one of the two limited editions of the game. When you arrive, sign up for a one-hour time slot to play. Each player will join a group of up to 6 players. The game’s designer and museum staff will be available to guide you and answer any questions about how to play.

Free with museum admission. Space is limited and not guaranteed. Wait times may vary based on capacity. We encourage you to see the exhibition during any wait times. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

SPEAKERS 

Tommy Mishima was born in Lima, Peru. He received his MFA from Rhode Island School of Design and his BFA from Parsons School of Design. He has exhibited in galleries across the United States and Europe, including Stuart & Co., Nancy Margolis, Turbine Space, the Lamar Dodd School of Art, and Clemente Soto Vélez.

 

Accessibility & What to Expect:  

  • Format: The program will begin with a brief orientation about how to play the game and then small groups will play the hands-on game for up to one hour.
  • About the space: This program will take place in Cooper Hewitt’s Process Lab on the first floor of the museum. It is fully wheelchair accessible. There will be group seating at tables. There is an accessible restroom on the ground floor. Read more about about accessibility at Cooper Hewitt.
  • Accommodations: If we can provide any accessibility services to support your participation, email us at CHEducation@si.edu or let us know when you register. Please make your request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least ten days before the program date.
  • Recording: This workshop will not be recorded.

Support 

Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial is presented in collaboration with Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. This project received federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum; the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the National Museum of the American Latino; the Asian Pacific American Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center; and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Generous support is provided by the Henry Luce Foundation and the Terra Foundation for American Art.

Support is also provided by the Lily Auchincloss Foundation; Edward and Helen Hintz; re:arc institute; the Keith Haring Foundation; the Lemberg Foundation; Maharam; and the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts.