Zoomquilt 2 displays a second infinitely zooming image, continuing the artwork from the first project.
Zoomquilt
Zoomquilt displays an infinitely zooming image, creating a continuous visual journey through its artwork.
About Zoomquilt
Zoomquilt is a website that displays an infinitely zooming image, a painting created in 2004 by Nikolaus Baumgarten with contributions from a group of illustrators. The site shows a continuous zoom through the artwork, and visitors can move through it with the up and down keys. The project was first released in Shockwave and Flash and was ported to modern web standards in 2013.
The site is part of a series. Zoomquilt 2 was released in 2007, Arkadia (a botanical fantasy plant world, made with Sophia Schomberg) in 2015, and Infinite Flowers in 2022. The homepage also links to a screensaver for Mac and a live wallpaper for Android. The project was inspired by the collaborative Gridcosm picture and by earlier infinite zoom films from 1968.
Key features
- Continuous infinite zoom animation through a single painted image
- Up and down keys to navigate the zoom
- Collaborative artwork by Nikolaus Baumgarten and multiple participating illustrators
- Screensaver version for Mac
- Live wallpaper version for Android
- Related successor projects: Zoomquilt 2, Arkadia, and Infinite Flowers
Best for: Visitors interested in generative or collaborative digital art, or in the history of infinite zoom animation.
Zoomquilt at a glance
- Website
- zoomquilt.org
- Category
- Lifestyle & Hobbies › Fun & Interesting Sites
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Zoomquilt FAQ
How do I move through the zoom?
The homepage states that the up and down keys are used to navigate.
Is there a Mac or Android version?
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