Gravity is the quiet force that shapes everything we know — binding planets, carving galaxies, and connecting us to the cosmic universe.
• KYTER STEFFES
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ABOUT
Memory of a Star is a first-of-its-kind creative software that transcribes gravitational waves and cosmic events into sound, enabling users to hear the unheard and co-create with the voice of the universe.
The project represents the future of education, opening multi-dimensional and accessible cosmology programs for students, while offering a unique lens on human history through an interstellar audio catalogue spanning billions of years.
In parallel, Memory of a Star introduces a groundbreaking tool for audio production — empowering creators worldwide to produce, collaborate and broadcast original content, driving monetization and growth within the global creator economy.
By bridging science, technology, engineering and art, Memory of a Star invites us to experience the universe in unprecedented ways — fostering innovation and sustainable growth in both education and creative industries.
THE ARTIST
KYTER STEFFES
Kyter Steffes is a New York-based artist and architect working at the intersection of art, architecture, and music.
As Lead Design Manager for The Sphere in Las Vegas, he helped transform the 18,600-seat venue into a global benchmark for immersive, technology-driven design.
Steffes has collaborated with artists such as Dan Colen and Maya Lin, bringing large-scale creative visions to life. He is currently partnering with Opus 1 Foundation on Memory of a Star, a project that reflects his ongoing exploration of sensory experience and cosmic connection.
At the heart of Memory of a Star is a singular vision: taking something invisible and unreachable — the sounds of the universe — and turning it into something people can hear, feel, and create with. His work invites audiences to experience the world through a heightened awareness of sound, space, and light.
Originally from East Tennessee, Steffes is also deeply committed to nonprofit work supporting individuals with sensory processing disorders through hippotherapy and equine-assisted therapy—an influence that brings groundedness and empathy to his visionary design approach.
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SCRYING SPHERE
A Scrying Sphere is the visual art component of Memory of a Star, pairing with the virtual instrument to bring cosmic sound into physical form.
Crafted from eco-sustainable biopolymer resin, the gem-like sculpture grounds the project in both private and public settings, creating a multi-sensory experience for viewers and listeners.
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
MIAMI BEACH
1111 LINCOLN ROAD
In December 2026, Opus 1 Foundation presents Memory of a Star as a multisensory experience that blurs the boundaries between art, science, and human connection.
Activating two iconic locations in Miami Beach — 1111 Lincoln Road and Soundscape Park — this landmark collaboration invites over 100,000 guests into an immersive journey of remembrance, recovery, and regeneration.
Through day-to-night programming during Miami’s most dynamic week, we invite audiences to explore new dimensions of performance and possibility — and to imagine what's possible when we move beyond the pull of gravity.
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PROJECT PARTNERS + SUPPORTERS
