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10 Beautiful Nature-Inspired Sound Installations That Soothe

By Alison Nastasi on

Brian Eno made music for airports in 1978, but his newest composition, an audiovisual installation, was created for hospitals. Commissioned by an orthopedic surgeon after he observed the calming effects of Eno’s work on a family member, the installation debuted last week in a British private hospital and involves a special waiting room where patients, family, and staff can escape the stressful environment by relaxing to ambient noise and changing panels of color. Eno’s work restores balance between inner and outer worlds, and today we are reminded once again about the importance of harmony among life’s vast network of systems. It’s Earth Day, and we’ve selected ten nature-inspired sound installations that soothe the soul and promote tranquility. … Read More

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Astounding and Interactive Sidewalk Art Around the World

By Alison Nastasi on

Alternative sidewalk design explores eco-friendly, minimally invasive ways to pave pathways for pedestrians. Artists take the concept in another direction and create a temporary reprieve from the daily grind by offering interactive spaces for play and pondering. Sometimes they’re in the concrete jungle, and other times new spaces are created in unlikely locations, allowing pedestrians to explore the terrain. The sidewalk becomes the art itself. We recently told you about a giant trampoline sidewalk, and it inspired us to search for other impressive and imaginative “sidewalk” art. See what happens when quiet footpaths, bridge walkways, city streets, and other places people tread are made over. … Read More

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Voices of Liberty: Jewish Cultural Center Goes Techie

By Kelsey Keith on

The great weight of history is at times hard to grasp, so it’s always intriguing to see how our cultural institutions of record keep the narrative going. The Museum of Jewish Heritage, located on the lower tip of Manhattan overlooking New York Harbor, Lady Liberty, and Ellis Island, has just opened a spiffy new wing that incorporates audio technology to tell the story of its predecessors. Combining spacial sensory overload (a panoramic 4th floor perch designed by C&G Architects) with aural ephemera (a sound installation by Potion Design), the collaborative project is designed to feature moving testimonials by emigrés recounting their experiences of arriving in America. Click through to listen to our exclusive audio clips from the exhibition Voices of Liberty.… Read More