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/ˌɪn.tərˈæktɪv ˈɑrt/ · in.ter.ac.tive.art
noun
  1. A form of art that engages the viewer through participation, manipulation, or response, often incorporating digital or physical elements. The museum's interactive art exhibit allowed visitors to create their own digital sculptures using a touchscreen interface.
  2. A type of art that reacts or responds to the viewer's presence, movement, or actions, often using sensors, cameras, or other technologies. The interactive art installation in the park used LED lights to create a dynamic display that changed color and pattern based on the number of people passing by.
Did you know? The term 'interactive art' was popularized by the 1968 exhibition '9 Evenings: Theatre and Engineering' at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York City, which showcased the intersection of art, technology, and performance.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026