Andy’s WildBirthday Bash
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Digital Instrument Lab Sessions with MyFi Studioat The Bass Museum of Art
Inspired by Nam June Paik’s interest in music and digital information sharing, The Bass Museum of Art invited its community to record music at the museum in collaboration with local artists DJS and MyFi Studios.
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Honoraria
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The Bass Museum of Art
location
Miami Beach, FL
About
Inspired by Paik’s roots in music, The Bass Museum of Art collaborated with MyFi Studio to host virtual workshops and create playable digital instruments, which the community then used to record music alongside local DJs and artists. The subsequent recordings were accompanied by MyFi Studio’s glitched video art and premiered on the museum's website and social media channels. The recordings were archived as an album on the decentralized Ethereum Network for internet users all over the world to sample.
Intended Outcome
The Bass Museum intended to present accessible, interdisciplinary public programming, inspired by Paik’s legacy of experimentation, to 3,600 members of its community.
Actual Outcome
The project, directly inspired by Paik’s Internet Dweller, and its interdisciplinary approach not only honored the artist's legacy of experimentation but also introduced new modes of learning and collaboration to the museum’s traditional model. The museum’s summer attendance increased to 3,116 visitors—a growth of 8% from 2022.
Advice Post Project
Museums exploring new technologies in public programming should prioritize accessibility and education when introducing unfamiliar tools like blockchain-based instruments. At The Bass, custom electronic instruments built on decentralized platforms presented a steep learning curve for both staff and visitors. Partnering with a tech collaborator like MyFi Studio proved essential in bridging this gap.
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Andy’s WildBirthday Bash
Andy’s Wild Birthday Bash attracted families with a variety of interactive and educational activities, enhancing community engagement and participation.
Interdisciplinary Programming for Middle and High School Studentsat Grand Rapids Art Museum
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) partnered with artist Mandy Cano Villalobos and Deos Contemporary Ballet to create an interdisciplinary, interactive program that invited middle and high school students to engage in exhibition tours, ballet performances with movement activities, and hands-on artmaking projects.
One-Day Sound Workshopat Esperanza
During this workshop, middle and high school students engaged with artist Guillermo Galindo in experimental sound techniques and screen printing.
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