: EXHIBITION

Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily grind, sounds born of human interactions within spaces silently capture the essence of our everyday life. Curated by curating matters, Magnified Ear aims to shed light on the nature of architectural rhythm through artworks that delve into the sound dialogue between architecture and its surrounding space. We seek to explore how the sounds, whether intentionally or coincidentally produced during social encounters, can shape the architecture and space beyond their functional purposes, and how various works can establish sound as a focal point for memory within the gallery space.

The exhibition features seven groups of artists, including both UK-based artists and those residing in EU countries. They explore through fieldwork and allude to the relationship between sound and space, questioning its often overlooked role as a conduit for performance, continuity, and manifestations of power. The artworks magnify a multitude of conversations, ranging from reflections on remembering and forgetting. Through the incorporation of sound installations, sculptures, films, performances, and text, we offer critical and celebratory perspectives on the sounds produced through these encounters among humans, non-human entities, and the space.