The AICA Workshop Final Presentations

On February 12, 2026, the AICA Workshop “AI in Art and Culture” reached its inspiring conclusion. Interdisciplinary student teams from the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich (HMTM) and Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) showcased how AI can meaningfully transform the creative industries.

Here is a look at the four visionary projects presented:

Project 1: LAIghts: Live music performance – Light show synchronistation“

This team bridged sound and vision by combining an AI audio classifier with a local image generator. By analyzing musical parameters like genre, tempo, and volume, the system constructs prompts in real-time. The resulting images are then scanned for color values and translated into a dynamic LED light show, creating a seamless sensory connection between audio and visual space.

Project 2: CurAltor: an AI-powerd gallery wall planning tool

Curating an exhibition is a complex spatial puzzle. This project utilizes a Large Language Model (LLM) to assist curators in arranging paintings. By processing data on wall dimensions, obstacles (like doors or windows), and the artworks themselves, the AI suggests precise coordinates. Curators can then interact with the model to refine the layout on a virtual wall, blending human intuition with algorithmic precision.

Project 3: InteractionTheatre: AI-crafted personal stories, created on-the-spot for theater and audiobooks

What happens when the raw, often jarring discourse of social media comment sections is brought to the stage? This provocative project uses LLMs to transform online comments into scripts for live performances or audiobooks. During the process, the team confronted the ethical boundaries of AI-generated speech. The result is a "Interaction Theater," where actors receive streamed text, creating an immediate, confrontational space for society to observe its own digital behavior.

Project 4: Stage Guide: understand the performance – live in the moment

To engage younger audiences, this team reimagined the traditional concert brochure as a dynamic mobile app. Driven by an LLM provided with specific event data, the app offers personalized context, fun facts, and logistical info. A key focus was "mindful design": the interface is optimized for dark environments to prevent distractions, ensuring the digital companion enhances, rather than interrupts, the live cultural experience.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! From the student teams to our expert partners and engaged audience. We are energized by this exchange and can't wait to see how these collaborations continue to evolve in the creative tech space.