Spacetime Dialogue: Integrating Astronomical Data and Khoomei in Spatial Installation

As advanced technology reshapes our perception, the dialogue between humans and the universe undergoes a transformative shift. Understanding this transformation can help us think about how humanity is headed in the future. To illustrate this dialogue shift, we propose the creation of a spatial art installation that embodies the revolution in dialogue. Drawing on interdisciplinary research and methodologies spanning anthropology, philosophy, astronomy, acoustics, computer science, and nomadic traditional singing, we embark on a transformative journey. Using artistic language, this work juxtaposes the most advanced astronomical observation practices of humanity with the ancient nomadic tradition of conversing with the cosmos. Specifically, it engages in a dialogue between the astronomical data from the James Webb Space Telescope and the throat-singing tradition of Khoomei. Subsequently, the work models the propagation of these sounds in three-dimensional space and materializes them into tangible entities. By immersing observers in the spatial representation of this dialogue, we offer a profound experience of evolving dialogue between humans and the universe within the fluidity of spacetime.

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2024-10-13
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https://doi.org/10.1109/visap64569.2024.00006
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Historical Geography and Cartography
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Abstract

As advanced technology reshapes our perception, the dialogue between humans and the universe undergoes a transformative shift. Understanding this transformation can help us think about how humanity is headed in the future. To illustrate this dialogue shift, we propose the creation of a spatial art installation that embodies the revolution in dialogue. Drawing on interdisciplinary research and methodologies spanning anthropology, philosophy, astronomy, acoustics, computer science, and nomadic traditional singing, we embark on a transformative journey. Using artistic language, this work juxtaposes the most advanced astronomical observation practices of humanity with the ancient nomadic tradition of conversing with the cosmos. Specifically, it engages in a dialogue between the astronomical data from the James Webb Space Telescope and the throat-singing tradition of Khoomei. Subsequently, the work models the propagation of these sounds in three-dimensional space and materializes them into tangible entities. By immersing observers in the spatial representation of this dialogue, we offer a profound experience of evolving dialogue between humans and the universe within the fluidity of spacetime.

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