Arthur Ganson is a renowned kinetic sculptor. He makes mechanical art demonstrations and Rube Goldberg machines with existential themes. His moving sculptures have been exhibited at a number of science museums and art galleries. Ganson's work appeals to viewers of all ages, and has been featured in an animated children's television show. He has invented mass-produced children's toys, and hosts an annual competition to make Rube Goldberg chain reaction machines. Ganson was an artist-in-residence at the Mechanical Engineering department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1995?1999. In addition, he has given invited presentations about his work at the TED conference, and at the Long Now Foundation. [More at Wikipedia]

January 1st, 1955 in Hartford (Age 70)