Listening Post

Made:
2005 in New York
maker:
Mark Hansen
and
Ben Rubin

Audio visual art installation (he. 5.9m x wid. 3.7m x dep. 0.79m), titled ‘Listening Post’ by Mark Hansen and Ben Rubin installed at the Science Museum, London, 2008. The artwork immerses the audience in computer-synthesised text, voice and other audio fragments sampled from the internet. The hardware includes screen modules, support beam, connective wiring, 8 audio speakers plus one subwoofer, control system (computers, audio equipment and networking accessories with spares) and a selection of software for installation and operation.

Details

Category:
Art
Object Number:
2014-47
Measurements:
overall: 3708.4 mm x 5918.2 mm x 787.4 mm,
type:
artwork and art installation
credit:
Mark Hansen and Ben Rubin, 2005