An exploration of silence, in a new exhibition in Switzerland

What’s the sound of an exhibition devoted to silence? From John Cage recreations to the latest in interactive virtual reality tech, it turns out there’s a lot. The exhibition’s sound lead Jascha Dormann tells us more – and gives us a look inside.

Cues: Detroit innovator Alan Oldham talks to us about techno, creation

It’s easy to forget if we get too deep into hero worship and seriousness, but real creativity is fun and boundless. So nothing energizes like talking to people like Alan Oldham, the multidisciplinary Detroit techno artist.

Peter Kirn - August 24, 2018

Ivy is an epic 240-step hardware sequencer as sound installation

16 steps? 32? Phfft. How about 240 steps, with 240 sliders, over a space of 5 meters? That’s the latest vtol installation – and it’s breathtaking.

Peter Kirn - October 23, 2017

Google explores how machine learning could navigate the history of art

Peter Kirn - November 15, 2016

Watch a beautiful meditation on the function of music

Peter Kirn - June 30, 2016

Quick listen – love the new Jimmy Edgar ULTRAMAJIC sound

Peter Kirn - May 10, 2016

Roland Drum and Bass Machines as Abstract Art, Suspended in Space

- July 24, 2014

If Carsten Nicolai Had Designed the Lighthouse: Massive, Pulsing AV Installation in Hong Kong

Peter Kirn - May 14, 2014

Submerged Turntables, Art Phonographs Underwater, and Life After Records

- February 17, 2014

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