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Learning from Sound - with Hildegard Westerkamp

Prominent Canadian composer, radio artist, and teacher Hildegard Westerkamp holds deep concerns about noise pollution and the present condition of the acoustic environment.

For this event, Westerkamp will present an overview of her work, followed by a conversation with the residents of Climata: Capturing change at a time of ecological crisis. The discussion will trace the continuing evolution of her ideas about music and acoustics, and her increasing awareness of the ethical and political dimensions of recording, listening and presenting.

Submitted by Praksis on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 16:05

Listening to Rivers

Rivers, the earth’s irrigation systems, are vital to life – central to agriculture and industry, and a perennial motif in human culture. The rich, immersive soundscapes that they create form the focus of this online event.

Submitted by Praksis on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 16:03

Dark Sound: Oil, Ecology, Sound, and Loss

The oil industry provides the world with nearly 40% of its energy needs, offers the raw materials for diverse products and underpins the livelihoods of billions. At the same time, it jeopardises the environment and wreaks anthropological destruction. How do we think through this predicament and understand oil’s impact?

Submitted by Praksis on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 15:58

Unrecord: Demodernising and/or Uncolonising Sound Objects

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO 15 SEPTEMBER DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. We apologise for any inconvenience!

Sound artist and researcher Budhaditya Chattopadhyay’s talk and listening session focuses on the decolonisation of sound objects and the sonic cultures of the Global South. 

Submitted by Praksis on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:25

Meet the Residents of Climata - online event

Join the participants of Residency 17, Climata: Capturing Change at a Time of Ecological Crisis, as they introduce their work online, followed by questions and discussion.

Submitted by Praksis on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 09:51
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