Sound Art

Galeria Municipal do Porto: Autumn programme 2024

The Galeria Municipal do Porto proposes to mediate informal meetings between audiences by consolidating a series of events developed in collaboration with artists and curators in the context of the exhibitions. With a new structure based on three types of free public initiatives – Visits, Talks and Performances –, the programmes are inspired by the specificities and potential of each exhibition, and may also include concerts, films and other activities.... READ MORE...

Ryoji Ikeda

Ryoji Ikeda (nato a Gifu, in Giappone, nel 1966) è un artista visivo e compositore rinomato a livello internazionale, celebre in particolare per le sue opere innovative ispirate alla scienza e le sue installazioni tecnologicamente avanzate. Conosciuto per le sue installazioni su larga scala e per le sue composizioni immersive di musica elettronica, l’opera di Ikeda esplora spesso il punto d’incontro tra dati, matematica e suono, creando così esperienze sensoriali profonde che sfidano la percezione e coinvolgono il pubblico a livello intellettuale ed emotivo.... READ MORE...

Keeping Flowers Alive—Acoustic Ikebana

Krakowiak-Bałka redefines space by turning architectural voids into vibrant, living environments. Through advanced acoustic technology and hand-pleated textiles, the artist creates a dynamic soundscape where flowers resonate through space. This “acoustic ikebana” mirrors the balance and emptiness of traditional ikebana.... READ MORE...

The song is the call, and the land is calling

With this year’s exhibition, Copenhagen Contemporary and the Glyptotek seek to investigate the deep connections between cultural heritage and identity by asking: What is the place and power of cultural heritage when forces of imperialism and colonial occupation threaten to uproot and erase entire communities from a land? How can the perception of cultural heritage be strengthened, not merely as relics of the past but also as immaterial culture, acting as living testimonies to the resilience and ingenuity of humanity? And how can cultural heritage be a question of human rights and the freedom to selfdetermination?... READ MORE...

The ALMARE collective, between sound, story, film, music and game.

The dialogue, the meeting and sometimes the synergy of languages and means of expression characterized the proposals presented in Turin by ALMARE, the artistic collective formed by Amos Cappuccio, Giulia Mengozzi, Luca Morino and Gab Rendina Cattani, who - sound as a "guide" and privileged inspiration - organizes exhibitions, concerts, meetings and performances, developing interdisciplinary projects, and stimulating collaborations between different entities and institutions.... READ MORE...

Listening For Traces: Conflict, Sound & Memory

More than a dozen artists from USA, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India have explored the sounds of the past and how they reverberate through time and into the present day.  In the landmark exhibition taking place at Rizq Art Initiative in Abu Dhabi the artists’ diverse work reflects the cyclical nature of conflict, the wounds of history and the potent feedback loop that continues to exert influence on today’s world.... READ MORE...