An installation of María Arnal, made with AI by teachers of Interactive Experiences, wins the European S+T+ARTS Prize

The project Maria CHOIR, in which the two teachers of Interactive Experiences from the Undergraduate Degree in Design and Innovation Iván Paz and Lina Bautista have taken part, has won an Honorary Mention of the S+T+ARTS Prize of Ars Electronica, the grand prize of the European Commission honoring Innovation in Technology, Industry and Society stimulated by the Arts.

Maria Choir

Maria CHOIR is an immersive human-AI musical installation that invites participants to explore the boundaries of singing and listening through real-time interaction with an AI. This artwork leverages a model trained on the voice of singer Maria Arnal, enabling a unique duet between visitor and AI that evolves with each interaction, becoming a choir.

Set within a dark, intimate space, the installation features a transparent plinth revealing its inner workings, surrounded by speakers that envelop participants in a rich tapestry of sound. An AI-animated avatar guides users, morphing in response to their vocal inputs, creating a personalised, dynamic experience.