What happens when seeing is no longer enough? This series of presentations and discussions explore the emerging role of sound and listening in documenting global events.
As open-source investigation has transformed how we verify images of violence, this panel asks what happens when we extend that scrutiny to sound.
Bringing together artists, researchers, legal scholars and investigators, we will examine the emerging role of sound and listening in documenting violence, environmental harm and political conflict.
At a moment when visual evidence is routinely disputed and testimony undermined, sound offers another medium to speak the truth. In fact, sound doesn't just add to the story; it can change how we see it, opening up new kinds of political claims, and new grounds on which justice can be sought.
Speakers working across environmental science, music, AI, journalism and history will engage a single question: what can we claim, and what can we prove, by listening closer?
Book two ticketed events as part of the Lawrence Abu Hamdan: Repercussions takeover and get 20% off, book three and get 30% off.
Repercussions is generously supported by Cockayne Grants for the Arts, a Donor Advised Fund, held at The Prism Charitable Trust.
Booking fees
£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
Presentations from
Machine Listening, a platform for collaborative research founded in 2020 by Sean Dockray, James Parker, and Joel Stern in order to subject automated systems to political scrutiny.
Susan Schuppli, an artist, documentary filmmaker, researcher and author of Material Witness who directs the Centre for Research Architecture at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Caline Matar, the deputy director of Earshot.
Mhamad Safa, a sound artist, architect, and researcher, based between London and Beirut.
Moderated by Matthew Herbert, an award-winning composer, artist, producer and writer whose range of innovative works extends from more than 30 albums and scores.
Discover more from our takeover
In an age where it is harder to believe what we see, sound is becoming increasingly vital evidence for political resistance.
Discover other events in the programme which explore the urgent and expansive concept of sonic rights:
Hear from the 'Private Ear'
Learn more about Lawrence Abu Hamdan's work in audio analysis and aural testimony.
Cinema 1
Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
