Musical Bridge at the Palo Alto Art Center

Musical Bridge: A Prototype by Magical Bridge Foundation 

On view August 26 – September 10, 2025

Location: Creative Space Lobby, Palo Alto Art Center

Free and open to all during regular Art Center hours

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Musical Bridge is a first-of-its-kind interactive sound installation that transforms simple human movements into evolving, original music using real-time AI. It was created by:

• Dr. Nolan Gasser, Chief Musicologist for Magical Bridge and architect of Pandora's Music Genome Project
• David Torgersen, Exhibit Designer at the San Francisco Exploratorium
• Quantiphi, an award-winning AI engineering firm and NVIDIA Elite Partner

The installation invites guests of all ages and abilities to explore Harmony Stations: motion-activated kiosks where gestures like a step or a wave trigger original compositions that adapt in real time through generative AI.

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

• It's inclusive, intuitive, and screen-free — no musical background needed
• Visitors co-create live music just by moving through the space
• It offers a playful way to explore AI, accessibility, and human connection
• It is a prototype, and Palo Alto is the first public audience to experience it

CALL TO ACTION FOR VISITORS

This is a beta test and part of our innovation process. Visitors are encouraged to share feedback via printed forms and a digital QR code on-site. This feedback will help shape the future of Musical Bridge as we work toward permanent installations in public parks, schools, memory care centers, and museums.

 

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