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Currently, 4 versions of the Biometric Mirror have been developed to suit a variety of purposes and environments.

Biometric Mirror at the University of Melbourne

The original Biometric Mirror was developed at the University of Melbourne as an interactive installation that confronts people with how artificial intelligence interprets their faces. Using real-time facial analysis, it generates provocative judgments about traits such as attractiveness, trustworthiness, and emotional state, sparking critical reflection on the ethics and biases of biometric technologies.

Beauty Temple at Science Gallery, with Lucy McRae

Presented as part of Perfection at Science Gallery Melbourne, Beauty Temple transforms the Biometric Mirror into a speculative vision of a future beauty salon. Developed in collaboration with artist Lucy McRae, it invites participants to undergo AI-driven “evaluations” of beauty and desirability, framing biometric technologies within the context of consumer culture and raising questions about the commodification of the human body.

Face Value at the University of Technology Sydney, with the Human Technology Institute

Face Value explores how facial recognition is understood in a civic and regulatory context. The installation challenged visitors to consider how automated facial analysis intersects with questions of consent, governance, and accountability, positioning the Biometric Mirror as a tool for democratic dialogue about responsible AI.

How They See Us at SparkOH!

How They See Us adapts the Biometric Mirror into an immersive science centre experience for young people. By visualising how algorithms “see” and classify them, visitors confront the often-uncomfortable realities of AI surveillance in daily life. The work also questions the emerging role of virtual therapists and chatbots, asking whether we should trust machines with matters of wellbeing, identity, and care.