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The Labyrinth of Light - A horizontal triangular kaleidoscope using mirror optics to reflect and disassemble the surrounding images into a geometric labyrinth of light.

The Rumbling Pipes - A pair of pipes made from sewerage ducting. Each has its own blower. Playing on this instrument is done by simply putting pressure on the blowers. The level of pressure intensity changes the harmonic tones.

The Cither - A communication box for two voices and a piano. A wooden instrument with two holes for the head, concealing a concert piano with strings that have not been dampened

The Fountain of Delight - A fountain made from transparent Plexiglas case. By twisting the neck of the object, the squirting geyser changes the character of the flow of water by barriers of various shapes and sizes. Shadow play of light and gushing beads changing their direction.

The Music Drum - This metal drum is inspired by the cylinders of music machines. Thunderous sounds created by vibrating steel reeds are accompanied by rays of light projected from holes in the rotating drum.

The Rattling Tube - An hourglass-like drum with helicons at both ends, revolved around its own axis by visitors. The tube emits a distinctive, rattle-like hum.

The Kalimbaphone - A Kalimba for two ears and two hands.

Kalimbas - Hollow sounding-boards are furnished with arrangements of flexible metal reeds and bars that are plucked by the fingers. A cymbal has been built into the higher one of the kalimbas.

The Hat - Wooden, cone-shaped tent with distinctive acoustic and optical qualities. It is an observational listening station. It is designed for two visitors lying on their backs. Part of the acoustic component comprises visual sensation created by camera obscura.

The Sphere - A metal ball that has been cut through, resonating with a protracted tinkling sound when struck by pieces of wood.

The Speaking Flower - A clump of metal lids growing out of a wooden base, intended for gentle percussive playing using sticks.

The Songster Butterfly - A keyboard instrument whose piano mechanism produces sounds from an arrangement of aluminum bars. This creates vibrations of high harmonic tonalities.

The Dreamers’ Horologes - A trio of metal marimbas placed on the Heart’s console comprises an arrangement of bars and poles made from various types of metal lying inside a wooden case. By playing on the bars with drumsticks a gently tinkling music is created.

The Repetitor - A microphone, loudspeaker and electronic equipment have been installed inside a tin pipe. The pipe responds to its surroundings. It collects sounds as well as fragments of conversation, repeating them at irregular intervals.

The Delusion Glass - A rotary armchair with a magnifying glass.

The Heart - The Heart is the central piece of the exhibition, consisting of an inflatable, heart-shaped tent hiding a variable set of playing instruments inside.

The Ear - An acoustic tent with a set of auditory canals running into it, carrying sound from the surrounding galleries or interconnecting other objects. Its inner space is designed for both listening and answering. The casing is black and opaque.

The Vortex - A high column with a mechanical gear drive has three rotating discs at its apex, creating vortices of color upon turning the object’s handle.

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