# Ars Moriendi

> Augmented reality art installation with interactive, nonlinear video storytelling. (iPhone/iPad app by Sanjeev Pillutla.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ars-moriendi/id6752966875 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sanjeev Pillutla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842001094)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 3.3 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ars-moriendi/id6752966875/reviews.md

## What is Ars Moriendi?

The Ars Moriendi app allows you to play a work of Augmented Reality. Art created by John Sanborn (with Sarah Cecilia Bukowski, Lali Wilde and Sanjeev Pillutla) installed at Ideal Glass Studios, in New York City. Without the app the viewer sees nothing in the space, just the furnishings. However, using the app reveals over 30 icons, each of which triggers a paired video clip, activated by the viewer’s proximity to the trigger. Viewers can play the video clips of Ars Moriendi in any order they choose, creating their own version of a nonlinear story, where each clip adds more surprising elements that inspire and amuse. The resulting experience is an off-beat ghost story, featuring Norma and Maria, departed souls who joke, gossip and reflect on their lives after death.

## Key features

- Augmented reality art
- Interactive video clips
- Proximity-based triggers
- Nonlinear storytelling
- Ghost story narrative
- User-created sequences


## Frequently asked questions about Ars Moriendi

### What is Ars Moriendi?

Ars Moriendi is an augmented reality art experience that overlays video clips onto a physical space when you are near specific triggers. It allows you to engage with an interactive, nonlinear ghost story.

### How does Ars Moriendi work?

When you are at the Ideal Glass Studios in New York City, the Ars Moriendi app detects your proximity to over 30 trigger icons. Each icon activates a paired video clip, which you can view in any order.

### What kind of story does Ars Moriendi tell?

The app presents an off-beat ghost story featuring two departed souls, Norma and Maria, who share reflections and gossip about their lives after death. The nonlinear nature allows you to piece together the narrative.

### Is Ars Moriendi free to use?

Yes, Ars Moriendi is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the app's data.

### What devices support Ars Moriendi?

Ars Moriendi is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for Ars Moriendi?

The age rating for Ars Moriendi is 12+. This suggests content suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### How often is Ars Moriendi updated?

The latest version of Ars Moriendi is 1.1.2, and it was last updated on December 11, 2025. This indicates recent development and maintenance.

### Can I play Ars Moriendi offline?

The description implies the app requires proximity to triggers within a physical installation, suggesting it is not designed for offline play. An internet connection may be needed for the AR functionality.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2025-12-11

Additional refactoring, bug fixes, and maintenance. Added another test QR Code for previews for future exhibits.

### 1.1.1 — 2025-10-30

Added major bug fixes and some usability updates:- Critical: Videos do not stop playing or display a "white flash" when loading up close to other ones.
- Multiple checks prevent videos from loading out of order.
- Added stability wen loading multiple videos (especially when clustered around each other)
- Added an audio confirmation that the experience has started.
- Refined layout of videos and PNG sprites to fit the exact space this exhibit is occurring in.

### 1.0 — 2025-10-27

No release notes.

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