HELIUM is an attempt to gather different opinions on sound art in one place. BallongMagasinet is, as always, searching for new ways to elevate the conditions for audible art. Many are eager to define sound art as a narrow field, diverging from otherart genres, such as music, poetry, etc. BallongMagasinet insists on the lightness of sound and welcomes you to the series of HELIUM, providing 5 views on what sound art might look like.

Alexander Rishaug is the curator of HELIUM #1. A sound-eqvilibrist and a member of the impro-trio ARM, he is an accomplished starter, offering the top 5 of his audiocollection.

HELIUM is a collaboration between BallongMagasinet and NIFCA (Nordic Institute for Contemporary Art).
Supported by Norwegian Council Of Cultural Affairs and Vederlagsfondet.

HELIUM #1 18.08.01 Alexander Rishaug (N)
HELIUM #2 15.10.01 Jesper Joergensen/onepercent cph (DK)
HELIUM #3 01.12.01 Johannes Bergmark (S)
HELIUM #4 15.01.02 Duba Sambolec (N/SLO)
HELIUM #5 01.03.02 Cristina Ricupero (NIFCA)

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