Tysons Corner is celebrating local history with a futuristic twist.

The Tysons Corner Center opened up its “Tysons: Then and Now” exhibit celebrating the mall’s 50 year anniversary. The artwork contrasts historic Tysons with scenes from today, but all of the painting is done by robots. Pindar Van Arman, a local artist, designs robots that paint portraits.

These robots are more than printers. They observe their own work and correct accordingly. Facial recognition algorithims help give them context to their art. According to Arman, the machines are even capable of learning from outside sources and imitating the techniques of their creator.

At the ribbon-cutting, the machines were on display and continuing to work. Throughout the month they will continue working on a larger mural. The exhibit will run from Sept. 6-29.

Photo One via @vanarman 
Photo Two and Three via Tysons Corner Center

Under the Olive Tree, a purveyor of olive oils and balsamic vinegar, has closed its Tysons Corner store.

The store had closed several times before during frequent relocations around the mall, but the store owners announced that on Sept. 5 the Tysons branch was closed for good. Under the Olive Tree had been in Tysons Corner, in one location or another, for seven years. The Leesburg location at 1603 Village Market Boulevard Southeast will remain.

“Thank you for all your loyalty, support and continuous smiles, they’ve helped us grow our business in the last 7 years!” Under the Olive Tree staff posted on Facebook. “We are so thankful that we have been able to play a role in people’s culinary lives and hope that we can continue to serve you online & at our Leesburg store!”

The store held one final sale on Chilean Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil before the doors closed for good.

Photo via Under the Olive Tree