Watch the Guggenheim YouTube Art Exhibit Finalists [VIDEOS]

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The Guggenheim solicited submissions this summer; a submission could be anything from a music performance to a short film or a video game demonstration. More abstract forms were accepted, as well.

The shortlist will be reviewed by a panel that includes film director Darren Aronofsky, visual artist Takashi Murakami, recording artist Laurie Anderson, video artist Douglas Gordon and museum curator Nancy Spector. The 20 winners will go on display beginning October 21.

Here's the official introduction montage video, plus a couple of our favorite shortlist selections. Head over to the YouTube Play video channel to see the complete set. You can also join in the discussion about the videos by perusing YouTube's Twitter Wall for the competition -- we're not able to provide a direct link, but you should be able to find it in the channel page.

Introducing the Shortlist

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OK Go - "This Too Shall Pass"