As far as art goes, the 3D printer has mostly been used as a precision tool for creating copies of hyper-valuable paintings--just see today's story about printing perfect Vermeer replicas for reference. But there are also plenty of artists experimenting with 3D printing on more creative terms--and at this year's New York Maker Faire, visitors got to see a few examples up close.
As far as art goes, the 3D printer has mostly been used as a precision tool for creating copies of hyper-valuable paintings--just see today's story about printing perfect Vermeer replicas for reference. But there are also plenty of artists experimenting with 3D printing on more creative terms--and at this year's New York Maker Faire, visitors got to see a few examples up close.
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