SoundScene

We are so excited to welcome Heike Kaltenbrunner!

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | HEIKE KALTENBRUNNER | SOUND SCENE 2024: SOLSTICE | STATE OF THE ARTS NIGHT

WHEN? June 22-23, 2024
WHERE? Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

Join us for an unforgettable sound experience at SoundScene featuring the Austrian sound artist Heike Kaltenbrunner!

Sound Scene returns to the Hirshhorn Museum with the theme Solstice, and 50 artists from around the globe to celebrate sound through multi-sensory art installations. What does balance sound like? What is illuminated by sunlight? What finds peace in darkness? This annual sound art festival features interactive artworks, live performances and small group workshops. Also, enjoy a one-night-only evening of cross-cultural inspiration when artists from the European Union will come together with Sound Scene artists during the State of the Arts Night X Sound Scene on Saturday, June 22 from 5:00PM until 11:00PM (registration recommended).

We are proud to support Heike Kaltenbrunner, who presents her sound installation close| distant. This walk-in installation is based on the sound instrument Proximity Organ, which is a combination of pipe organ and theremin. The pipes act as sound generators as well as proximity sensors, they create a variety of sounds and noises when visitors get closer and with changing air flow. Also, participants will be guided by Kaltenbrunner to create soft tones, hums and hisses to orchestrate an original and collaborative soundscape in a workshop.

Learn more here: https://soundscenefest.org/2024-festival/