Binatone Galaxy is an art installation revolving around a now obsolete device: the common cassette player. Although it looks somewhat similar to the recent exhibition documenting the evolution of the cell phone, the Binatone Galaxy installation does no such thing for the music-playing machine. Instead, a host of cassette players have been mounted on the white walls of a gallery to display them and their functional potential.
In this case, the Binatone Galaxy installation creates an eerie symphony of sounds. By replacing the content of the audio tapes with microphones, viewers are able to listen to “rhythmic and resonant properties of these once ubiquituous plastic shells," according to the media artist behind the work of art, Stephen Cornford.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Obsolete Device Revival
- Art installations and consumer products are repurposing and reimagining outdated technologies for new, creative purposes.
- Sensory Art Installations
- Art installations are using new mediums to create immersive sensory experiences for viewers.
- Personalized Soundscapes
- Consumers are seeking individualized and unique audio experiences through the manipulation of traditional audio devices.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art Installations
- Artists and galleries are finding new ways to engage audiences through multi-sensory and interactive installations.
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics companies can explore how to repurpose outdated technologies and devices for new and creative products and experiences.
- Music Production
- Musicians and producers can experiment with the unique sounds and properties of traditional audio technology to create new and original compositions.
