CT::SWaM

This website is now archival only. We’re continuing our activities under the new name New Ear:: Spatial and all updates will be posted on that site::

Formerly::

CT::SWaM [Contemporary Temporary:: Sound Works and Music] is merging with New Ear to form New Ear:: Spatial. Under the new name, we are continuing our commitment to spatial sound and multichannel audio at our dedicated eight-channel listening room located at Fridman Gallery, 169 Bowery, New York.

Our programming focuses on spatial sound works, where the distribution and localization of sounds is a primary compositional parameter and a central feature for the listener. These works consider architectural, acoustical and technological factors in exploring the complex and dynamic relationship between sound and space. The formats are open and include contemporary sound experiments, electro-acoustic multi-channel composition, improvisation, non-traditional performance configurations, lowercase artistic presence, and workshops – all of which diverge from a fixed perspective on audible space.

CT::SWaM was an artist-run series that has been presenting performances and workshops in spaces such as Eyebeam’s former Chelsea location, Fridman Gallery, MoMA PS1 Printshop, Spectrum and The Knockdown Center in NYC, as well as Neu West Berlin in Berlin and Grey Area in San Francisco. The series was initiated by Daniel Neumann in 2012 [following Closed].