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Explore Sheng-Wen Lo's Extendable Ears Project: Discovering Hidden Ultrasound Frequencies

A unique project that enables humans to experience the normally imperceptible ultrasound frequencies surrounding us.

Delve into Sheng-Wen Lo's innovative 'Extendable Ears' project, a conceptual art piece centered on a wearable device designed to make high-frequency ultrasound audible to humans. This work reveals the hidden sonic landscape that affects many animals, yet often goes unnoticed by us. Explore the documented instances where the device was experienced, bridging a significant sensory gap and expanding our perception.

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Exhibition summary

Extendable Ears is a project by Sheng-Wen Lo that features a wearable device enabling the wearer to hear ultrasound frequencies, normally imperceptible to humans but detectable by some animals. The work highlights the invisible sonic environment and its potential impact.

Curatorial context

Sheng-Wen Lo's "Extendable Ears" is a conceptual project centered around a wearable device designed to make high-frequency ultrasound audible to humans. The artist notes that while these sounds can be damaging to animals, humans remain largely unaware of their presence. The project aims to bridge this sensory gap, bringing attention to the invisible sonic environment that surrounds us. The page details various instances and locations where the device was experienced or documented, including Delta Works in The Netherlands, Father’s Haircut in Taiwan, ARTIS Zoo in The Netherlands, Kenting Beach in Taiwan, Liuho Night Market in Taiwan, and Canaan Dental Clinic in Taiwan, with associated dates in June and July 2019. A "Foam 3h" video featuring Sheng-Wen Lo and 'Extendable Ears' is also linked.

Admission and ticket notes

The page mentions a linked YouTube video and links to read journal entries, but provides no direct ticketing or admission information for this project. It appears to be a project showcase rather than a traditional exhibition with visitor entry details.

Extendable Ears key exhibition facts

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Venue
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Jun 24, 2019
Artist line / attribution
Sheng-Wen Lo created 'Extendable Ears'. The project is dedicated to Kuo-Chun Lo (1948-2021).
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