I got into art school by putting a speaker in an umbrella and pretending I'd written custom software to play random audio clips.
Really, it was just a playlist on shuffle.

> My name is Kjartan Abel, and I believe the best art happens when you know how to make things actually function. My creative practice is about taking ordinary objects, adding technology, and seeing what stories they can tell.

A few of my favourite projects

II specialize in creating interactive installations and digital solutions for museums, artists, and cultural institutions. I love bringing ambitious, creative ideas to life.

Ruby & Eliza

Ruby & Eliza" offers a glimpse into current Artificial Intelligence technology and raises important questions about the future of human-machine interaction.

The Waiting Room

"Waiting Room" is an interactive art installation that invites visitors to meet their future selves and consider the choices they have made in their lives.

Exhibition space featuring the yellow console box for the interactive game 'Fremtidens Yrker,' surrounded by cityscape illustrations, photographic prints, and a humanoid robot in Moss Museum.

Careers of the Future: AI and Tech Redefining Tomorrow’s Work

Discover Careers of the Future at Moss Museum—an interactive exhibit exploring how AI and automation shape tomorrow’s jobs. Educational and fun for all ages!

Free Music, No Strings Attached

Here are three random tracks from my collection. Download them, use them in your projects, build on them - exactly as it should be.

Berlin Town

02:21

electronic

Immerse yourself in Berlin Town, a retro-inspired synthwave track blending 80s synths and slow pop. Perfect for games and retrowave YouTube videos.

Sunny Dream

01:12

Ambient

Escape to tranquility with Sunny Dream, a warm, one-minute ambient track featuring ethereal synths and soothing digital whale sounds. CC BY-SA.

Thinking of Driving

01:23

Mellow

Discover "Thinking of Driving," a serene piano piece perfect for films, podcasts, or relaxation. Add emotional depth to your project with this calming music.

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