Interactive Art Research Articles

Survey of real-time brainmedia in artistic exploration

Abstract This survey examines the evolution and impact of real-time brainmedia on artistic exploration, contextualizing developments within a historical framework. To enhance knowledge on the entanglement between the brain, mind, and body in an increasingly mediated world, this work defines a clear scope at the intersection of bio art and interactive art, concentrating on real-time brainmedia artworks developed in the 21st century. It proposes a set of criteria and a taxonomy based on historical notions, interaction dynamics, and media art representations. The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of real-time brainmedia, setting the stage for future explorations of new paradigms in communication between humans, machines, and the environment.

THE PARTHO-ROMAN RELIEFS FROM TUR ABDIN: ROCK-CUT RELIEFS OF BEGANI

This paper analyses the Begani rock reliefs, a crucial body of works reflecting the complex cultural and artistic interactions of the Partho-Roman period in northern Mesopotamia. The study investigates the strong links between the reliefs and Parthian and Mesopotamian artistic traditions and focuses on the iconographic elements that characterise this period, such as clothing, postures, and weapons. The analyses indicate that the Begani reliefs have common features with sculptural works from prominent artistic centres such as Edessa, Hatra and Palmyra, pointing to a broader cultural network in the region. The synthesis of local traditions in the depicted garments, including tunics and trousers, demonstrates the widespread influence of these artistic expressions across different regions. Furthermore, the paper highlights the Adiabene kingdom's role as a major regional power, which probably influenced artistic production in neighbouring principalities by evaluating the reliefs in the context of the kingdom of Adiabene. The influence of the Parthian Empire and subsequent Roman control has been recognised as crucial in shaping the region's artistic landscape. Despite the difficulties posed by the damage the reliefs suffered, which made it challenging to identify the figures, the details provide insight into the artistic transformations of the period. The results emphasise the importance of further research into the iconography of the Begani reliefs and their relationship with other regional works. This approach aims to improve our understanding of the social and religious contexts of the sculptural traditions of northern Mesopotamia and their interrelationships within the framework of artistic production in the region.

Neuralink: Advancing Brain-Machine Interfaces for Enhanced Human-Machine Interaction

Using a very modern, cutting-edge brain-machine interface technology, Neuralink could be the untold game-changer of the art of human interaction with technology, in that it should create direct communication paths between the brain and external devices. The implant is placed into the motor cortex of the brain; it can pick up and will send delta, theta, and gamma waves from the brain via a Bluetooth transmitter. This paper discusses, in detail, the technology behind the N1 device, including implantation into the brain and how data from the neural network can be transmitted. Beyond found technology, we go ahead to discuss new application examples of Neuralink with paralyzed people that will show how it could help them resume movement or the control of mechanical devices such as an exoskeleton, cars, or home appliances. Potential benefits may involve enhanced therapy, mobility, and human enhancement. The paper discusses several of the ethical and social issues that this type of technology raises, including privacy, access, and regulatory issues. As Neuralink continues and presses forward brain-machine interfaces, it has the transformative potential to change healthcare delivery, human abilities, and how we interface in our world.

Art design interventions as a catalyst for sustainable development and infrastructure enhancement in intangible cultural heritage

This study explores the transformative role of art design interventions in the sustainable development and infrastructure enhancement of intangible cultural heritage, with a particular focus on honored brands. The research develops a framework that positions aesthetic and interactive art design interventions as pivotal components in revitalizing these brands. Aesthetic interventions translate the brand’s core philosophy, spirit, and values into compelling visual symbols, harmonizing cultural heritage with modern image design to elevate brand reputation and consumer preference. Interactive interventions enhance user experience, particularly among younger demographics, by integrating technological and entertainment-based engagement, thereby strengthening consumer loyalty and brand influence. The study further investigates how these art design interventions serve as catalysts for broader social development, contributing to the modern relevance and societal impact of time-honored brands. Additionally, it examines the impact of these interventions on sustainable development, societal support, and policy alignment. By weaving together these elements, the research underscores the critical importance of aligning brand strategies with societal goals, fostering environments where brands actively contribute to social welfare and sustainable growth. The findings offer valuable theoretical insights and practical strategies for the sustainable development of time-honored brands, providing clear directions for future research and practice.

Interactive art: fueling creative development

The aim of the research is to analyse the impact of interactive art projects on the development of creative abilities of future artists and musicians. The research employed testing methods (Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), Creative Skills Assessment, Divergent Thinking Test). The reliability of the methods was tested by using Cronbach’s alpha. The results were tested using standard statistical methods, namely chi-square, mean deviation, t-test. The experimental group (EG) demonstrated statistically significant better idea generation (p = 0.04, d = 0.23) and flexibility (p = 0.02, d = 0.43) compared to the control group (CG). The study found a statistically significant difference between the EG and the CG on some measures of creativity and divergent thinking. The EG demonstrated better idea generation and flexibility compared to the CG. The obtained results confirm the research hypothesis and testify to the positive impact of virtual art projects on the students’ creative development. Studies with larger numbers of participants and better control for extraneous factors are needed to definitively confirm and better understand the reasons for these discrepancies.

Paradigma dan Tantangan Pendidikan Seni dalam Mengintegrasikan Akhlaq, Teknologi, dan Multikulturalisme

Art education faces various paradigms and challenges in the modern era, where the integration of moral values, technological development, and multiculturalism is increasingly important. This study aims to examine the challenges and opportunities in integrating moral values, technology, and multiculturalism into art education. This research uses Creswell's naturalistic qualitative method. The results of this study include: First, moral values encompassing ethics, morality, and character are outlined as fundamental foundations in shaping students' personalities. Second, rapid technological development provides both opportunities and challenges in adapting innovative and interactive art learning methods. Third, multiculturalism and cultural diversity are important elements in enriching artistic perspectives and promoting inclusivity. Through this approach, it is hoped that art education can produce creative, critical, and character-driven individuals who are ready to face the ever-changing global dynamics.

Investigating AI's Role in Enhancing Multi-Sensory Experiences in Public Spaces

This research paper investigated the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public spaces, focusing on enhancing multi-sensory experiences that augment psychological comfort and foster social interactions. AI's revolutionary application in public environments, from smart city initiatives to interactive art displays, transforms these spaces into dynamic, responsive environments that adapt to human needs and presence. This study examines how AI can significantly enhance the sensory richness of public spaces in Dubai, UAE, making them more engaging, accessible, and efficient. It reflects a profound understanding of user behaviors and needs. Employing a structured survey to investigate the public's views on AI's influence on city life, the expected outcomes included a deeper understanding of how immersive environments altered human multi-sensory experiences in Dubai public spaces. The paper highlights the importance of multi-sensory experiences in public spaces, where interactions through touch, sight, sound, and scent contribute to a sense of belonging, enhance well-being, and strengthen community bonds. It argues for a human-centric design that prioritizes multi-sensory engagement, offering insights into how AI integration can further enrich these experiences, making public spaces more adaptable and sensitive to users' requirements. The findings of this research will enrich the existing body of knowledge in the professional field of architecture and urban design. It will present practical insights for architects and designers to develop innovative spatial designs that promote the multi-sensory experience of the users in public spaces.

Adopting multimedia techniques in art museums: the case of the national gallery of fine arts, Jordan

ABSTRACT Static exhibition techniques are used extensively in art museums in Jordan. Yet, new modern display technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, digital and immersive installations, and interactive art displays implemented in international museums, significantly increased visitor numbers and enabled users to explore the museum’s extensive collection. This research explores opportunities to implement such new techniques in the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. Spatial and environmental considerations were analyzed to recommend the most appropriate modifications following modern display technologies and multimedia requirements. The study results showed that each display method needs a certain degree of privacy and a specific illumination level based on the type of technology used. These results draw a new vision for art museums to attract more visitors, improve their experiences, offer learning opportunities, and increase accessibility to the arts.

Center and Periphery in the Early Modern Spanish Empire: An Art-Historical Perspective on Colonial Latin America

ABSTRACT Art history’s center-periphery paradigm holds metropolitan centers as the originators of artistic models that the periphery copies. Accordingly, European artworks were the primary models for colonial Latin America’s artists who dutifully copied them. Scholarship that accounts for complex artistic negotiations characteristic of colonial societies complicates the long-held view of colonial Latin America as a replicative artistic periphery to Europe. It recognizes mutually constitutive relationships between different groups and artistic practices in the Spanish imperial order. This article highlights select examples of cross-cultural artistic interactions in colonial Mexico and argues that they often operated outside the European/Renaissance preoccupation with artistic originality/innovation as it is characterized in the artist biography genre of early modern Europe. Significantly, Christian global designs were the justification for Spanish power in the Americas, and colonial religious art has often been used to measure the success of that order. Accounting for the strategic copresence of European and Indigenous cosmologies and aesthetics in colonial visual culture is crucial to developing a more rounded and critical understanding of the Christian colonial order in Latin America. It also offers one alternative to the binary and largely unidirectional center-periphery model by highlighting the multidirectional flow of ideas, beliefs, and forms.

Plato’s Allegory of the ‘Cave’ and Hyperspaces: Sonic Representation of the ‘Cave’ as a Four-Dimensional Acoustic Space via an Interactive Art Application

Mathematician and philosopher Charles Howard Hinton posited a plausible correlation between higher-dimensional spaces, also referred to as ‘hyperspaces’, and the allegorical concept articulated by the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato in his work, Republic, known as the ‘Cave.’ In Plato’s allegory, individuals find themselves situated in an underground ‘Cave’, constrained by chains on their legs and neck, perceiving shadows and sound reflections from the ‘real’ world cast on the ‘Cave’ wall as their immediate reality. Hinton extended the interpretation of these ‘shadows’ through the induction method, asserting that, akin to a 3D object casting a 2D shadow, the ‘shadow’ of a 4D hyper-object would exhibit one dimension less, manifesting as a 3D object. Building upon this conceptual framework, the authors posit a correlation between the perceived acoustic space of the bounded individuals within the ‘Cave’ and the characteristics of a 4D acoustic space, a proposition substantiated mathematically by scientific inquiry. Furthermore, the authors introduce an interactive art application developed as a methodical approach to exploring the hypothetical 4D acoustic space within Plato’s ‘Cave’, as perceived by the bounded individuals and someone liberated from his constraints navigating through the ‘Cave.’

Exploring play experience with Japanese science, technology, engineering, and mathematics undergraduates in interactive art making: A qualitative study

Higher education students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are actively engaged with coursework, and their emotional maturity may be underdeveloped. The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate whether interactive art-making can provide a potential space for STEM undergraduates to experience play and freely explore themselves. We introduced the mutual squiggle and story-making method (MSSM), an art-based method wherein a practitioner collaborates with a participant to create art, followed by semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis of the interview transcripts from seven STEM undergraduates revealed four themes: personal joy and fulfillment, interaction as a pivotal aspect of play, acknowledging appropriate compromises, and a non-play experience. Our findings suggest that the potential space created by MSSM can help STEM students navigate play through picture-making and storytelling experiences. Practitioners who conduct art-making with clients should be aware that they are being observed by participants and exhibit playful attitudes. This study sheds light on lowering the barrier to seeking help among STEM students. Further studies involving different academic disciplines as target groups are required. Policymakers should be aware of the importance of positive emotions aroused in play for STEM undergraduates to seek psychological support.

Design of a Gaze-Controlled Interactive Art System for the Elderly to Enjoy Life.

The impact of global population aging on older adults' health and emotional well-being is examined in this study, emphasizing innovative technological solutions to address their diverse needs. Changes in physical and mental functions due to aging, along with emotional challenges that necessitate attention, are highlighted. Gaze estimation and interactive art are utilized to develop an interactive system tailored for elderly users, where interaction is simplified through eye movements to reduce technological barriers and provide a soothing art experience. By employing multi-sensory stimulation, the system aims to evoke positive emotions and facilitate meaningful activities, promoting active aging. Named "Natural Rhythm through Eyes", it allows for users to interact with nature-themed environments via eye movements. User feedback via questionnaires and expert interviews was collected during public demonstrations in elderly settings to validate the system's effectiveness in providing usability, pleasure, and interactive experience for the elderly. Key findings include the following: (1) Enhanced usability of the gaze estimation interface for elderly users. (2) Increased enjoyment and engagement through nature-themed interactive art. (3) Positive influence on active aging through the integration of gaze estimation and interactive art. These findings underscore technology's potential to enhance well-being and quality of life for older adults navigating aging challenges.

Green landscape 3D reconstruction and VR interactive art design experience using digital entertainment technology and entertainment gesture robots

With the rapid development of digital entertainment technology, people’s demand for green landscape reconstruction and virtual reality (VR) interactive art design is increasing. This study aims to explore the use of digital entertainment technology and entertainment gesture robots, combined with green landscape 3D reconstruction and VR interactive art design, to provide a new art experience. This paper uses digital entertainment technology to reconstruct the green landscape in 3D, and combines the interactive function of entertainment gesture robot to enable users to interact with the virtual environment. Then VR technology is used to present the reconstructed landscape to the user, and through immersive experience, users can feel the immersive art design. Through experimental evaluation and user survey, 3D reconstruction of green landscape and VR interactive art design using digital entertainment technology and entertainment gesture robots can provide a new entertainment experience. Users are more satisfied with the immersive art design expression, and experience the interaction and connection with the natural environment, which provides users with a unique and immersive art experience, further enriching the form and content of digital entertainment.

The Defying Expectations Exhibition at the Brontë Parsonage Museum: A Reflection on Contemporary Curatorial Practices

This article reflects on the curatorial practices in the Brontë Parsonage Museum’s 2022 Defying Expectations costume exhibition, to assess its strengths and weaknesses and to identify opportunities for similar exhibitions to be launched and improved upon in the future. The Defying Expectations exhibition included interactive art installations, recreations and illustrative reconstructions alongside traditional display methods, and this article evaluates the effectiveness of such a blended approach. Written from the perspective of a museum professional, the article considers how the exhibition developed contemporary curatorial practices and its legacy. Drawing on heritage studies and curatorship, the article juxtaposes information gleaned from literary analysis with an assessment of material culture. It assesses the exhibition’s aim of reinterpreting Brontë’s reputation as choosing plain and practical clothing by foregrounding her interest in colourful and multicultural textiles, which raises questions of individual, local and national identity as well as regarding the effects of colonisation.

ReCollection: Creating synthetic memories with AI in an interactive art installation

ReCollection: Creating synthetic memories with AI in an interactive art installation

Analysis of visual communication elements in variable font design from the perspective of digital technology

With the maturity of digital technology, the effectiveness of information transmission has received extensive attention. Variable font design is regarded as an extension of graphic design in digital media art, and variable font design is studied from the perspective of information communication design. From the perspective of digital technology, based on the research theory of variable information communication design, combined with the specific methods of font design, the perception, cognitive methods, and aesthetic laws of aesthetic subject vision and psychology in the field of font variable design are discussed. Provide relevant theoretical support for information communication design activities with variable fonts. Based on artificial intelligence technology, a new interactive art expression method is proposed. By analyzing the main expression scenarios of interactive art, namely user information communication scenarios, interactive art push scenarios, interactive art promotion scenarios and personal service scenarios, it provides a scenario application basis for interactive expression, calculate the space complexity, space complexity and resource complexity, according to the complexity calculation results, carry out interaction design from three aspects of visual elements, multimedia elements, and human-computer interaction elements, integrate the topology structure after the interaction is realized, and in the network topology structure. The proposed model consists mainly of visual design, basic design elements, basic visual design, complete design and solution generation. It realizes the expression of interactive art of multimedia elements in display and control. The experimental results show that the interactive element extraction speed of the visual communication expression method based on artificial intelligence technology is increased by 30%, and the flexibility is stronger.

An Attempt to Understand Islamic Arts with Deconstruction

Deconstruction is not about destroying a whole, but about understanding how it is constructed. It is first taking it apart and then trying to understand the whole. It can also be considered as a kind of self-criticism towards the work of art, which is deconstructed to create paradoxical situations and reconstruct it. It is the breaking down of fundamentalism, of stereotypes, of traditional thought patterns, and the search for new ways and different motivational methodologies in the inspiration jargon of Islamic art. This study is not a technical roadmap on how to apply deconstruction in Islamic arts or the methods by which deconstruction can be realized in Islamic arts. On the contrary, it is based on the hypothesis that some intellectual gaps, contradictions and information pollution can be found by re-evaluating and deconstructing the ornamental and decorative elements of Islamic arts such as architecture, metal, wood, stone, brick, tile, ceramic, calligraphy, miniature, illumination, illumination, binding, marbling, etc. from the perspective of the 21st century consciousness thinking, perception, power to interpret the world, etc. Cult is the reversal of canonical clichés, structures, compositions. Indeed, in an example where cultural and artistic interaction is deconstructed, it is demonstrated that new answers can be found with different questions. Deconstruction in Islamic art is a movement that shows that art is not only an aesthetic experience, but also carries historical, cultural and political meanings, since it is the acknowledgment of the influences of different cultures and traditions rather than a single universal art form.

Shanshui Journey: Using AI to Reproduce the Experience of Chinese Literati Ink Paintings

Abstract The authors investigate Chinese shanshui (literally, “mountain and water”), ink paintings of the natural landscape, through an interactive art installation entitled Shanshui Journey. By examining shanshui’s philosophy, multiple moving perspectives, and creation and appreciation practices, the work emphasizes motion in nature, memories, and interactive appreciation. These concepts are realized in a digitized room, where each participant’s motion is captured as a line “sketch” and transformed into an ink painting via a custom neural network. Generated paintings are displayed in real time alongside previous works, collectively termed Shanshui Memories, mimicking handscroll interaction. The authors’ approach to shanshui aims to reproduce the Chinese literati art experience, and to raise awareness of this cultural heritage.

Media Art in Healthcare Environments: Enhancing Student’s Well-being and Mental Health

New media art refers to works of art that have been developed or created through the combination of art and technology. New media art encompasses any contemporary art forms created, edited, or transmitted using new media technology. It includes digital, interactive, online, virtual, video, sound, and artworks made using robotics, video games, biotechnology, 3D printing, and computer animation. As a result, many studies have been conducted on the use of arts to promote a balanced way of life and the value of art in the healthcare setting, however, a lack of study on media arts as an art-based intervention in the healthcare environment. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to identify the existing elements and characteristics of the artworks in the healthcare environment and propose a prototype media art as a new art-based intervention to enhance a pleasant healthcare environment and potentially promote well-being and mental health among students in the institutional healthcare environment. This is qualitative research involving interviews with doctors and experts in fields and observation in Pusat Sejahtera Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang. The semi-structured interview and observation will be recorded through an audio-video recording system. As a result, this research will develop a prototype of media art that will be produced using a combination of art and technology. These include interactive art, sound art, visual, and computer art. This prototype will give students, visitors, and staff in healthcare a good impact and enjoyable experience in healthcare environments that may be undergoing stress while waiting for the treatments or after the treatment. This research's significance is beneficial to academia, the institution's healthcare environment in Malaysia, and students' well-being and mental health. As mentioned by the Director-General of Health, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the future healthcare facility design goals are to create a healing environment, including art and hospitality.

A Canvas of Air and Signs: Integrating Voice Activated Hand Sign Recognition and Air Canvas for Hearing Impaired and Non-Verbal People

Moving hands in air and watching your screen writes for you and at the same time making different Signs with hands and the system displays it as well as speak what Sign you are making.This seems to be very futuristic approach towards the realm of Image Processing and Gesture Recognition . In this paper, we present a very interesting and a novel approach towards an interactive learning platform where one can draw the content on screen while moving their hand in air and can also use hand sign language to communicate with an ease with the Hearing Impaired and Dumb Community. Our system combines both technologies to create a smooth and engaging experience for users. It can be used in interactive art setups or virtual reality setups. Air canvas enables users to draw and manipulate digital content in mid-air with object tracking using Computer Vision and Mediapipe framework, while hand gesture recognition allows for real-time interpretation of Hand Signs to perform actions or commands within the system. This Model not only recognizes the sign but also speaks it loud using pyttsx3 a text-to-speech conversion Library, ensuring a good communication between a normal human and people with Non-Verbal and Hearing Impaired disability. To enhance the performance of the model We validate the model with a real dataset trained by us. This training was essential for refining the accuracy and efficiency of the model.