View the interactive sketch on Render
This multi-user networked piece reimagines how we engage with art.
Traditionally, museums encourage quiet, individual contemplation where
visitors stand silently before artworks, rarely exchanging thoughts in
the moment. This project challenges that norm by turning art
appreciation into a shared, expressive experience.
Using The Met’s public API, the app displays a live artwork and invites
users to respond through emojis, a playful and emotional visual
language. Built with WebSockets, it connects multiple users in real
time, creating a dynamic space where personal reactions become part of a
collective dialogue. By replacing silence with networked reflection, the
work explores how digital tools can open new, participatory modes of
connection around art.