The Library of Unlived Moments is a speculative media art installation that explores the collapse of a future world in which all possibilities are simultaneously accessible. Drawing on Borges’ metaphysical imagination and the elite’s obsession with achieving eternal life by hybridizing human consciousness with artificial intelligence, the work presents a fragmented archive of an abandoned experiment: a meta-physical “limbo”–a system designed to perfect one’s next life by allowing individuals to simulate and reflect on every unlived scenario from their previous existence.
This work explores the unintended consequences of merging AI omniscience with human fragility. It questions the promises of optimization, unlimited knowledge, and perfect memory, and asks what remains when agency, time, and identity collapse into endless loops of possibility.
The project was developed as part of the MGA498 course at the Cyprus University of Technology and further refined during the summer by students as part of their internship at the Media Arts and Design Lab.
Participants:
Doros Polydorou is an Associate Professor at Cyprus University of Technology. He has a background in multimedia design and computer animation, and he has worked internationally in universities in Singapore and the UK. Doros has showcased his work in prestigious venues such as Sadler’s wells and the Waterman Gallery in London as well as internationally in Europe and Asia. As a scholar, he has publications in highly regarded journals in his field (such as Digital Creativity) as well as in prestigious festivals such as SIGGRAPH Asia, Art Gallery and Ars Electronica Kepler’s Garden. He is the co-founder of the Media Arts and Design (MAD) lab, and his current research interests explore narratives, artefacts and immersive technologies in site specific performances, installations, and exhibitions.
Hooman Samani is a creative roboticist specialising in creative interdisciplinary AI-Driven Social Service Robotics. He is a Reader in Creative Robotics and Course Leader of Creative Robotics UG at the University of the Arts London, Creative Computing Institute. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and books on emerging robotics disciplines, including Creative Robotic, Robotics for Pandemics, Cognitive Robotics, and Lovotics: Loving Robots.
Sarah Selby is a visual artist and a senior lecturer at the University of the Arts London, Creative Computing Institute. Her work explores and critiques digital culture using various new media technologies such as artificial intelligence, DNA data storage, and extended reality. She is particularly interested in human-machine interac- tions and the influence of emerging technologies on our behaviours and experiences.
Evelina Pavlovskaya is a graphic designer and artist who explores dark and gothic themes through both digital and traditional media. Her work combines various techniques she has learned over the years, including medieval art methods, SFX makeup, prop-making, and street art. Evelina enjoys mixing mediums and experimenting with texture, contrast, and atmosphere. Her creative process is intuitive and layered, often blending the old with the new to tell visual stories through a multidisciplinary approach.
Marios Zonias is a university student studying Electrical and Computer Engineering. His coursework includes advanced mathematics, physics, and electrical circuits. Marios has gained hands-on experience throughout his studies, by working on multiple projects, building a strong technical foundation in his field.
Stavros Kazakos is a multimedia designer. His work focuses on animation, game design, and video editing, with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling. He enjoys blending different mediums–motion graphics, interactive design, and creative coding–to build experiences that are both engaging and meaningful.
Anna Demosthenous is a graphic designer and artist who creates modern visuals across print, branding, and digital media. She enjoys experimenting with style and layout, with a strong interest in editorial design. Always eager to learn more, she brings curiosity and creativity to every project.
Nour M. is a 4th year Graphic Design student at Cyprus university of technology. Her work is well known for being cool, colorful and chaotically professional. Alongside her design practice, she also has a strong artistic side, she is very passionate about illustration and visual storytelling. Nour puts heart and color into everything she does. She’s always excited to learn and push her creativity to the fullest. Nour’s creative process is curiosity driven. She’s always exploring, always experimenting, and always looking for fresh ways to connect art/design with meaning. Inspiration follows her everywhere, always ready to turn it into something fresh and exciting!
Katerina Kaisidou is a graphic design student with a love for branding and illustration. She enjoys combining hand drawn techniques with digital tools, mainly using Adobe Creative Suite. She has some basic knowledge in animation and likes to experiment with different mediums to bring ideas to life through design.
Konstantinos Kafkalias is a multimedia and graphic design artist focused on mural creation as his main form of storytelling. He combines traditional and digital techniques–such as printmaking, photography, video editing, and augmented reality–to create layered, immersive visual narratives.
Dimitris Zonias is a Multimedia design graduate with a solid background in digital design and interactive media. He specializes in 3D modeling, web design, UI/UX design, and game design, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to creative problem-solving. With a strong eye for visual aesthetics and user experience, Dimitris combines technical proficiency with innovative thinking to deliver engaging and effective digital solutions.
Eleana Iacovou is a multimedia and graphic design artist who is passionate about photography, game design, and UI/UX design. She enjoys exploring the connection between visual creativity and user experience, always looking for new ways to express ideas through digital media.
Eleni Karoglou and is currently studying at the Cyprus university of Technology in her fourth year. Her work is mainly focused on brand identities, illustration and typography. While focusing on her field of studies at the same time her work is always introspective and aims to talk to people on a deeper level. In the future she is looking forward to getting to create more of what she loves and aspire to broaden her artistic horizons in more fields.
Artemis Karamani is a multidisciplinary graphic designer blending illustration, animation, and typography with handcrafted and digital techniques. Her work explores the intersection of storytelling and design–where branding becomes playful, experimental, and deeply personal. From tactile textures to screen-ready interfaces, she moves fluidly between formats, adding a distinct voice to everything from visual identities to UI/UX design.
Andra Panainte is a dedicated graphic designer specializing in photography and video production. With a keen eye for visual storytelling, Andra continuously experiments with various cameras and media to push the boundaries of creative expression. Her work blends technical expertise with an artistic approach, resulting in compelling visual content that captures unique perspectives and emotions.
Myrto Aristidou works as a Media Desk Officer and Research Fellow at CYENS CoE’s Thinker Maker Space and Museum Lab respectively and is a PhD candidate at the Cyprus University of Technology with a background in Fine Arts and Museology. Her practice combines cultural programming, artistic production, teaching, and mentoring in contemporary and media arts.
She’s contributed to exhibitions such as Ars Electronica’s Garden Nicosia (2020) and the annual CYENS WIP Arts & Technology Festival in Nicosia, Cyprus.
