The Universal Mirror – Visualizing collective emotion anonymously

Summary: The Universal Mirror is a public artwork that anonymously collects responses to a single question and generates evolving visual art based on collective emotion. It operates without accounts, tracking, or personal data, focusing on capturing shared feelings in real time.

What it does

It asks one anonymous question per season and uses responses to create a generative visual “mirror” that changes as more people participate worldwide.

Who it's for

It targets the general public interested in contributing to an anonymous, collective emotional experience through art.

Why it matters

It demonstrates how collective emotion can be visualized without profiling or tracking individuals.