Interactive and Immersive Systems at the Intersection of Art, Creativity, and AI

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue examines the evolving relationship between art, creativity, artificial intelligence (AI), and immersive interactive systems, highlighting how artistic inquiry and technological innovation intersect to generate new forms of expression and knowledge. The focus lies on interactive and immersive systems that redefine human–machine collaboration while engaging with pressing social, cultural, and ecological concerns. By positioning artistic practices as central, rather than peripheral, to technological progress, the Issue emphasizes the capacity of creativity to shape innovation in ways that are human-centered, inclusive, and sustainable.

The scope of the collection encompasses both theoretical and practice-based research. We welcome contributions on topics such as AI-assisted creativity, generative and adaptive systems, immersive installations, multisensory environments, interactive performances, and virtual or hybrid worlds that challenge traditional notions of embodiment and participation. Submissions that address ethical, ecological, and cultural dimensions of AI and immersive technologies or introduce new transdisciplinary frameworks bridging art, design, engineering, and cultural studies are particularly encouraged.

While the existing literature in fields such as human–computer interaction, computational creativity, and digital aesthetics has offered valuable insights, much of it remains confined to disciplinary perspectives or focused on technical performance. This Special Issue supplements that work by placing artistic and creative practice at the heart of the discussion, foregrounding co-creation and critical reflection as key drivers of innovation.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• AI-assisted creativity and generative models in art and design;
• Creativity-driven innovation through the intersection of CCI and AI;
• AI for narrative design and storytelling;
• AI and big data in environmental sustainability and climate change research;
• The ethics of AI and big data;
• Participatory and creative approaches for public space design and/or public engagement;
• Interactive and adaptive systems for creative expression;
• Immersive installations, digital performance, and experiential environments in cultural contexts;
• Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality for design, prototyping, and artistic practices;
• Multisensory and embodied experiences in immersive media;
• Human–machine collaboration and co-creation processes;
• Practice-based research and transdisciplinary methodologies;
• Case studies of art–technology intersections and hybrid practices in creative industries.

Dr. Sotiris Diplaris
Dr. Nefeli Georgakopoulou
Dr. Stefanos Vrochidis
Dr. Giuseppe Amato
Prof. Dr. Maurice Benayoun
Prof. Dr. Beatrice De Gelder
Guest Editors

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• artificial intelligence (AI)
• immersive media (VR/AR/XR)
• computational creativity
• digital aesthetics
• human–machine collaboration
• multisensory environments
• generative art
• virtual worlds
• ethical and cultural dimensions of technology