Far from the idea that technology distances us, Heart Space is a meditation on unity. The installation invites each visitor to take part and witness their own heartbeat rendered into art. From calming yellows and serene greens to intense reds, the shifting colours respond to emotional states, creating a dynamic artwork that evolves with every new participant.
Redefining Identity In The Digital Age
In a world shaped by continuous digital advancements, Krista Kim reminds us of what makes us human. Her work explores how technology, often seen as cold or alienating, can deepen empathy and bring us closer. By transforming biometric data into immersive visual experiences, emotion becomes visible and presence is felt.
For the artist, digital identity is not something detached or abstract, it is deeply personal. Her concept of the Heart Signature introduces a radical new standard of authenticity in the digital world. Powered by Tenbeo AI, each Heart Signature is generated as a unique cryptographic key derived from the rhythm of a person’s heartbeat, then visualized as a living artwork within Heart Space. At a time when avatars and algorithms often define who we are online, Kim’s work reveals the self as pure frequency – an incorruptible signal that cannot be copied, deepfaked, or replaced.
Technological Innovation As Emotional Connection
Krista Kim is a Canadian-Korean digital artist whose work blurs the line between art, design, and emerging technologies. She is the founder of the Techism movement, which calls for a future where innovation is used not just for progress, but serves human values and emotional depth. In her creative process, Kim blends generative software and extended reality, collaborating with AI engineers, neuroscientists and sound designers to build immersive experiences for reflection and transformation.
Heart Space aligns with Moco Museum’s mission to showcase artists who challenge convention and reimagine the future. With a unique approach that merges art and advanced technology, Krista Kim invites us to envision a world where digital innovation becomes a source of emotional depth and authentic human connection.
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Opening Hours
Monday – Sunday: 20:00
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Duration
Approximately 60 minutes.
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Location
Carrer de Montcada 25, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain. Get directions here.
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Contact
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Audio Guide
Included in the ticket price. Don’t forget to bring your headphones to access the free audio tour.
Media Reviews
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Secret BarcelonaMoco Museum has earned a place among the favorites of art lovers worldwide by connecting with young audiences in a more personal and accessible way. A visit to Moco Museum is an experience that leaves no one indifferent. -
The GuardianAround 65% of visitors to Moco Museum are first-time museum-goers, highlighting its success in opening up the art world to new audiences. -
ABCLocated next to the Picasso Museum, Moco Museum demonstrates how contemporary art spaces can attract younger generations and bring fresh energy to historic cultural districts. Moco Museum shows how private museums can be sustainable while revitalizing and rejuvenating the art sector. -
Condé Nast TravelerBarcelona's Moco Museum is a riot–of colors, of styles, of pushing artistic boundaries. Mainly, of joy. -
ABCThere’s a museum in Barcelona full of young people. Impossible? Well, it really exists. It’s called Moco Museum. Moco Museum succeeds in making art appealing to younger generations without sacrificing cultural relevance.
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The New Barcelona PostAn internationally successful museum arrives in Barcelona: the Moco Museum. -
TripAdvisorThe museum is well structured and organized, the works are interesting and, certainly, offers a different note than the usual Gaudi and Picasso etc. -
PR NewswireMoco echoes its commitment to exhibiting iconic works by internationally renowned artists and rising stars. For many visitors, Moco is an entry point into the world of art. -
The GuardianTargeting 18- to 35-year-olds, Moco Museum is redefining how new audiences engage with modern, contemporary, and street art.
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Secret BarcelonaWith over 100 modern and immersive digital artworks, every visit becomes a true discovery—because art here isn’t just seen, it’s felt.
“Art and the intention of serving humanity is at the core of all technological innovation”