Notations 21 is a compelling compendium of how some of the world's most gifted musical minds experience and communicate their experience through art. Notations 21, which was curated by Theresa Sauer and Mark Batty Publishers, is an extensive and sprawling volume spanning 320 pages and bringing together the art of 165 musicians and composers.
The art offers several excellent entry points into the musical mind, even for those without a rudimentary understanding of musical notations. Each of the pieces in Notations 21 expresses its own individual and unique complexities.
Theresa Sauer, in her introduction to the anthology of images, states that she hopes the book can serve as a catalyst for contemporary musical discovery. Notations 21 is sure to inspire creativity, both within and beyond the musical world.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Musicians as Visual Artists
- Opportunities for collaboration between musicians and visual artists to create multisensory experiences.
- Innovative Musical Notations
- Innovations in musical notations to make music more accessible to those without a formal understanding of music theory.
- Interactive Musical Experiences
- The creation of interactive exhibits and installations that blur the boundaries between music and other forms of art.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art Publishing
- Publishing companies specializing in art and interdisciplinary projects that explore the intersection between art forms.
- Music Education
- Music education organizations and schools that aim to make music more accessible to those without a formal education in music.
- Exhibition Design
- Exhibition design agencies that specialize in creating multimedia, multisensory experiences for museums and other cultural institutions.
