On the panel is Van Gogh Museum director Axel Ruger, whose institution was an early adapter of new 3D printing technology for reproducing van Gogh masterworks. The Smithsonian has also followed suit, offering visitors the chance to replicate pieces from its collections, and creating an official bust of Barack Obama using 3D technology. A recent exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York featured artworks made using 3D tech.