Wolfsonian Digital Labs — 3D Interactive
Proof of Concept
3D Object Gallery
Select an object below to explore a three-dimensional digitized artifact from the Wolfsonian collection. Rotate, zoom, and engage with annotations to learn more about each object.
About this project
This gallery is an early proof of concept for presenting three-dimensional digitized objects from the Wolfsonian collection in a browser-based interactive environment. The models here represent an iterative, experimental approach: formats, workflows, and presentation methods will continue to evolve as the project develops.
How it works
Built on Three.js, a JavaScript library that uses WebGL to render 3D graphics directly in the browser with no plugins required. Models are loaded as OBJ files, a widely supported format produced by photogrammetry and structured-light scanning workflows. OrbitControls handles user interaction, allowing objects to be rotated, panned, and zoomed via mouse, trackpad, or touch. Lighting combines ambient and directional sources to approximate real-world surface conditions. Annotations appear as interactive overlay markers linked to contextual information about each object.
Wrestler, 1929
Dudley Vaill Talcott (American, 1899–1986). Cast aluminum. Exhibited at The Museum of Modern Art, 1930, and the 10th Olympic Games, Los Angeles, 1932.
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Model of Museum
Architectural scale model of our Mediterranean Revival building at 10th Street and Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. Originally built 1927, transformed 1992.
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