Sound landscapes develop: Tarek Atoui in the Kunsthaus Bregenz

Sound landscapes develop: Tarek Atoui in the Kunsthaus Bregenz

In the Kunsthaus Bregenz, the French-Lebanese artist Tarek Atoui unfolds his latest exhibition, which offers the visitor a unique multisensory experience. The focus is on the interaction between sound and visual impressions, inspired by wind and water. In this exhibition not only sounds can be heard, they also appear visible and tangible.

Atoui transforms the three upper floors of the Kunsthaus into resonating rooms with various topics. The first floor deals with the wind under the title "Alternal Breath". Here blower generate an air flow that is led to a central wooden box by hoses. This artistic installation also includes self -made instruments that consist of materials such as metal tubes and wooden boxes. It is a link between technology and art, in which all elements are openly visible and offer the possibilities for imitation.

interactive elements and cooperation

Atoui's work is characterized by a special simplicity and democratic participation. He included various artists, instrument makers and even students in the development of the works. It is a joint process that aims to address many people. An example of this are the so -called "wind houses", which are supposed to address both hearing and deaf people. These impressive elements are accessible organ pipes that create sounds in a low -frequency area that can be felt when visitors go over it in special felt slippers.

The exhibition is not just passive observation; Visitors experience a rich sound landscape that includes the invitation to participate, especially in the form of guided tours and performances, while free access to some instruments is not permitted.

a sound landscape of diversity

The exhibition combines noises and objects from port cities worldwide. So you will find stones from Athens and steel girders from Abu Dhabi, who invite you to rest. In addition, wooden structures of postage are inspired and Sydney's hanging platforms are borrowed. Smalls merge in one room, and the tones are not only acoustically present, but also visually by causing visual effects, such as drops, forming the rings on water surfaces.

hydrophones, special microphones, absorb these sounds and strengthen what enables visitors to experience the changes in the sound landscape. Each step changes the acoustic composition so that the interaction becomes part of the experience.

An outstanding feature of the exhibition is also in the thematic structure. The third floor is devoted to the sounds of the rain, which was initially delayed by unforeseen customs problems. Instead, those present experienced the "Horns of Putin", a sound installation made from flexible plastic pipes. This installation offered a strong contrast to the gentle, Korean -inspired sounds of "The Rain", which could finally develop their full sound in the room.

The exhibition of Tarek Atoui in the Kunsthaus Bregenz is an impressive example of how art can exceed the limits of sensory perception. It is less a conventional visit to a gallery, but rather an immersive experience that invites you to think, feel and experiment. Access to the various works of art opens a new dimension of encounter with sound and movement.

The captivating impressions of this unique exhibition, which combine art and science, will surely captivate visitors. If you have the opportunity to experience the works of Tarek Atoui, you should not miss this in order to experience a piece of this sound landscape with your own senses.