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THE EXHIBITION AS A PERFORMANCE SPACE

INSTRMNTS is an exhibition where the visitor is encouraged to actively engage and interact with the instruments on display. The exhibition is meant to turn the gallery into a performance space and the visitors into performers. The works include a collection of up to fourty unique musical instruments, sound devices and sound installations.
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HOW DOES IT WORK

In twenty five years of INSTRMNTS exhibitions we have  captured visitors spontaneously playing the instruments available throughout the whole exhibit. A program of workshops offers everyone a chance to learn to play and get to know each instrument’s story. Local mediators guide the workshops for school children, young people, families and the general public.

A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT

An INSTRMNTS exhibition offers a vibrant array of activities. Visitors can engage in playing, enjoy scheduled performances, participate in workshops, join informal talks, and explore creative games. Together, these elements create an innovative and dynamic program that captivates and inspires.

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MORE INTERACTION

We bring in interactive devices such as tablets mounted on metal structures to allow the visitors to navigate the exhibition and learn more about each instrument’s story. We can also design the layout of the exhibition in collaboration with the host organizers or curators.

REDISCOVER SOUND

Our dedication lies in sparking inspiration among diverse audiences, bringing them together in a shared journey of musical exploration. Visitors gather around our instruments, admiring their craftsmanship, and immersing themselves in the joy of experimenting with the diverse sounds each one produces.

DESIGN AS A VARIABLE

Our instruments are in constant development with designs inspired by nature. We make use of current digital fabrication technologies while handcrafting each instrument with great care and passion.

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INNOVATION IN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

The current digital technologies allow us complete freedom in designing and developing new musical instruments. We want these instruments to have the ability to be played by more than one player so that they can make some music together.

photo by Alfonso Salgueiro

PLANETS AND STARS

A unique design, Sturn is inspired by the rings of Saturn and demonstrates the concept of instruments that respond directly to the musical lexicon chosen by the composer. It is also part of a series of instruments that, like Acrux or Epsylon Lyrae, use geometries related to orbits of planets or stars.

photo by Francisco Pereira Gomes

COMMUNAL PLAY

The Acruxon installation features the latest generation of acruxes, paired with a central virtual acrux app. This combination creates an immersive musical journey, transporting players to a world filled with sound and rhythm. The layout of the installation allows players to seamlessly blend the physical and digital aspects of their performance, in a captivating experience.

 


A digital-born musical instrument

acruxon samplr

We use Samplr for iPad to play the digital acrux


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VIRTUAL ACRUX

The Acrux is a musical instrument that was first created using 3D design software and then built using advanced fabrication technologies. It exists in two forms: a physical instrument you can play and a digital version—a library of recorded sounds from the instrument, allowing it to be used in both live performances and digital music projects. It integrates seamlessly into the Acruxon installation, allowing visitors to play both the physical and virtual instrument.

 

 

READY TO INSTALL

We offer an exhibition ready to be shipped in crates with everything from stands, some metal dividers with screens, tablets, lighting and sound equipment for the installations. It takes one to two days to set it all up.
 
 

LAYOUT DESIGN

We are prepared to design the whole layout for an INSTRMNTS exhibition using a 3D model of the gallery space with animations and graphics that we can supply to the promoter for a better visualisation of how the exhibition will look like.
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CONCERTS

As our instruments are designed to create music, the exhibition would feel incomplete without a concert to share the music we’ve been developing and exploring for more than two decades.
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WE SHIP IT ANYWHERE

The INSTRMNTS exhibition has been installed in many parts of the world and we have experience in dealing with shipments in Europe, Africa, North and South America.

 

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GET IN TOUCH

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Amsterdam 1019 LC
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