Sounds come to us as songs, noise, or voices. It is played, uttered, and made to surround us. We live in an ocularcentric culture where, before all else, art is often seen first. Within that context, how can we facilitate deep listening experiences?
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On Listening
Episode 1, 10 November 2020This episode unravels the thought process behind the November 2020 issue on Object Lessons Space. What is sound or sound-based art, and how are these encounters now being mediated through machines and technology?
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