Tarek Atoui and the rise of sound sculpture in contemporary art

Summary

This article explores the growing importance of sound in contemporary art, what the author calls a "sonic turn." It introduces artist Tarek Atoui, a Lebanese-born, Paris-based composer and experimental artist whose work involves sound-producing sculptures and environments. The piece positions Atoui as a key figure in understanding how sound is reshaping museum and gallery experiences, moving beyond traditional visual art into multi-sensory, sonic environments.

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