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Sound Memories: A Global Dialogue on Preserving Memory Through Sound
June 6, 2025 @ 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Swissnex in San Francisco in collaboration with the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich (MfGZ) presents “Sound Memories” – a hybrid event together with Swissnex in China exploring how technology can preserve and revive sound-related objects through audio visualization and design. This artist talk will shed light on new digital approaches to conservation, from reinterpreting historical sounds to creating contemporary ways of experiencing museum collections. By bridging art, design, and technology, the discussion will highlight how digital approaches can enhance accessibility, engagement, and the cultural significance of sound memories worldwide.
- In the US, artists Asma Kazmi and Jill Miller are reimagining the “Electronic Memory – Model 80-1″ from the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich (MfGZ) design collection.
- In China, Yude Li is transforming the sound of Joachim Tielke’s Viola da Gamba from the decorative arts collection into audiovisual patterns inspired by Chinese cultural artifacts.
Join us for this unique opportunity to engage directly with artists and designers envisioning the future of sound preservation. Bring your curiosity, ask questions, and take part in a global dialogue on how technology is breathing new life into historical sound memories.
Schedule:
5:45 PM – Doors Open & Welcome Reception
7:00 PM – Opening Remarks by Swissnex and Museum für Gestaltung Zürich
7:15 PM – Artist & Curator Presentations
7:45 PM – Panel Discussion & Q&A
8:20 PM – Networking Reception
8:45 PM – Event Concludes
About the Organizers
Swissnex in San Francisco is an initiative of the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). Our vision at Swissnex in San Francisco is to connect tomorrow by empowering the next generation of innovators to collaborate and create futures where the planet and society thrive.
As Switzerland’s leading museum for design and visual communication, the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich (MfGZ) is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. In collaboration with Swissnex, the museum is launching a global digital exhibition to engage with its renowned collection through the lens of designers and artists worldwide.
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