Sound Memories: A Global Dialogue on Preserving Memory Through Sound
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Arts, External collaboration Sound Memories: A Global Dialogue on Preserving Memory Through Sound
Swissnex in China, together with Swissnex in San Francisco and the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich present "Sound Memories" a hybrid event exploring how technology can preserve and revive sound-related objects through audio visualization and design. This event is part of a global initiative.
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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.
About this Event
The Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Switzerland’s leading institution for design and visual communication, is pleased to announce a global digital exhibition and event series in partnership with Swissnex. This initiative is part of the museum’s 150th-anniversary celebrations and aims to strengthen its international presence and foster global collaboration. Attend related events in person or virtually. Details will be released soon.
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Yude Li
Yude Li
ArtistYude Li is a designer and new media artist, graduated from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. His practice centers on digital art, with a particular focus on the perceptual transformation and narrative possibilities enabled by digital media. Through techniques such as point cloud modeling and real-time image generation, he transforms abstract elements—such as sound, memory, and cultural imagery—into dynamic, sensorial visual experiences. His work merges technology with emotion, opening up a narrative space within digital art that is both intimate and poetic.
