Article: 'Move in Tempo': involving the audience through their movement in installation art Journal: International Journal of Arts and Technology (IJART) 2025 Vol.15 No.5 pp.1 - 22 Abstract: This article presents 'Move in Tempo', an installation performance designed to immerse everyone in a unique artistic experience blending dance performance, technology, and movement-based interaction. Through 'Move in Tempo, participants engage with the temporal dimension of movement from two perspectives, the experiences available to visitors of the installation. The first perspective allows visitors to act as performers of their own experience, engaging directly with the installation through their movements. The second perspective is that of a spectator, where visitors observe a performance within the installation space, choreographed specifically for 'Move in Tempo'. The installation invites each person to move within a rhythmic framework, facilitated by algorithmic and machine learning techniques. Through this interactive experience, participants contribute to the creation of the artistic narrative, making them integral performers within the installation. Evaluation results from the participation of over 700 visitors highlight the impact of the interactive experience. Qualitative and quantitative assessments reveal increased visitor engagement, enhanced understanding of art and culture across various age groups, and enriched holistic experiences. By incorporating participant feedback and evaluation data, this article demonstrates the effectiveness of 'Move in Tempo' in bridging the gap between art and audience. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: 'Move in Tempo': involving the audience through their movement in installation art

Authors: Maria Rita Nogueira; João Braz Simões; José Maçãs de Carvalho; Paulo Menezes

Addresses: School of Digital Arts, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, England, UK ' Department of Informatics Engineering, CISUC – Centre for Informatics and Systems, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal ' Department of Architecture, Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal ' Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute of Systems and Robotics, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Abstract: This article presents 'Move in Tempo', an installation performance designed to immerse everyone in a unique artistic experience blending dance performance, technology, and movement-based interaction. Through 'Move in Tempo, participants engage with the temporal dimension of movement from two perspectives, the experiences available to visitors of the installation. The first perspective allows visitors to act as performers of their own experience, engaging directly with the installation through their movements. The second perspective is that of a spectator, where visitors observe a performance within the installation space, choreographed specifically for 'Move in Tempo'. The installation invites each person to move within a rhythmic framework, facilitated by algorithmic and machine learning techniques. Through this interactive experience, participants contribute to the creation of the artistic narrative, making them integral performers within the installation. Evaluation results from the participation of over 700 visitors highlight the impact of the interactive experience. Qualitative and quantitative assessments reveal increased visitor engagement, enhanced understanding of art and culture across various age groups, and enriched holistic experiences. By incorporating participant feedback and evaluation data, this article demonstrates the effectiveness of 'Move in Tempo' in bridging the gap between art and audience.

Keywords: interactive installation; algorithmic art; machine learning; performance; interaction design; audience participation; movement-based interaction; dance; technology; co-creation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJART.2025.146787

International Journal of Arts and Technology, 2025 Vol.15 No.5, pp.1 - 22

Accepted: 07 Nov 2024
Published online: 17 Jun 2025 *

Title: 'Move in Tempo': involving the audience through their movement in installation art

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