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Discover the captivating ART OF NOISE exhibit at SFMOMA, where sound and art merge in a unique sensory experience. This striking installation, housed within one of San Francisco’s most iconic modern art museums, invites visitors to engage with the architecture of sound. Positioned in a minimalist, dimly lit room, the exhibit features two towering, industrial speaker structures flanking a central setup of massive subwoofers. These sculptures are as visually imposing as they are aurally immersive, evoking both a retro aesthetic and cutting-edge sound engineering. The room’s acoustics are finely tuned to deliver a powerful auditory experience that draws inspiration from the evolution of music technology over the decades.
This exhibit is more than just a nod to avant-garde sound systems; it’s an homage to the pioneers of noise art, particularly the Futurist movement of the early 20th century. The clean, geometric shapes of the speakers reflect the utilitarian design ethos of the era, blending form and function in a way that serves both artistic and technical purposes. Inside SFMOMA’s architectural marvel, designed by Mario Botta and expanded by Snøhetta, the contrast between the museum’s modern lines and the raw industrial aesthetics of the exhibit heightens the visitor’s immersion into the world of sound as a tactile and visual experience.
Don’t miss this chance to experience sound like never before, where art, history, and architecture converge at The ART OF NOISE. Whether you're an audiophile or a casual visitor, this exhibit offers a thought-provoking exploration of how we perceive and engage with sound in a museum setting.
The vocal mic. I framed a makeshift "play button" with the air vent above, in case you didn't notice.
© Toby Forage
Freddie Mercury’s famous words:
"Let's face it darling, we're the most preposterous band that ever lived."
Graffiti at the studio. Translated, it reads: "To win time is to win everything." That's according to my Ukranian housemate, anyway.
© Toby Forage
The Ziljians. They're old and rustic, but wait until you hear them. I get lovely sound from these puppies.
© Toby Forage
Genevieve listens back.
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© Toby Forage