The River

26 Jul 2024-26 Jan 2025

Overview

Submerge yourself in the depths of the River Thames in this unique audio installation by sound artist Jana Winderen in collaboration with Tony Myatt. 

Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of the River Thames?

The River explores the beauty and importance of underwater sound and how human-made noises can contribute to sound pollution in our waters.

The River is a captivating art installation by sound artist Jana Winderen in collaboration with sound specialist Tony Myatt.

This is a purely sound-based artwork, take a seat on beanbags and benches allow the sound to wash over you and immerse yourself in the audio experience.

Listen to the watery depths of the River Thames, featuring captivating recordings from an underwater habitat that’s often inaccessible to our ears. Discover the beauty and importance of underwater sound and explore how human-made noises can contribute to sound pollution in our waters.

Sound plays a crucial role in underwater ecosystems, enabling animals to communicate, breed and migrate. In this installation, listen out for the diverse sounds of mammals, fish, insects and crustaceans living in the River Thames, alongside human-made noises found from source through the bustling city and into the sprawling estuary. These sounds highlight how noise pollution is affecting how aquatic life interacts and communicates.

The River is free to visit and is the first time this installation is being displayed. 

This installation is supported by the Jerwood Foundation and the John S Cohen Foundation.

Free display