This series of electronic tapestries at Vienna's MAK Museum of Applied Arts and Contemporary Art sing when touched. 'Countours' is an interactive installation. The large scale hanging prints use innovative tyvek sheets, conductive paint and sensors to create sound. The project is the result of a collaboration between creative agency Bare Conductive and artists Fabio Antinori and Alicja Pytlewska.
A successful Kickstarter campaign is behind the tapestries' engineering. Bare Conductive's crowdfunded capacity-sensing touch board allows MAK Museum visitors to make music in real time through modulated, data-driven soundscapes. This also involves a custom code written by MaxMSP.
This immersive exhibition not only indicates what the future may hold for contemporary art and screen printing, but also challenges the way people think about textiles, music and interactivity in museums.
Electronic Singing Tapestries
This MAK Museum Interactive Installation Makes Music When Touched
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Art Installations - Creating interactive art installations using innovative materials and technology opens up new possibilities for engaging museum visitors and artists.
2. Data-driven Soundscapes - Integrating data-driven soundscapes into interactive installations provides a unique and immersive experience for museum visitors, fostering a deeper engagement with art.
3. Technological Integration in Textiles - Incorporating technology, such as conductive paint and sensors, into textiles revolutionizes the way people perceive and interact with fabrics, paving the way for new applications in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore new possibilities in creating innovative and interactive installations that enhance visitor experiences and challenge traditional artistic practices.
2. Museums and Galleries - Museums and galleries can embrace technological advancements in art installations to create more immersive and engaging experiences for visitors, attracting a broader audience.
3. Textile and Fashion - The textile and fashion industry can adopt technological integration in fabrics to create interactive and functional garments, merging fashion and technology in novel ways.