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An oil painting depicting two identical women standing side-by-side in a furnished interior room.
13 Aug – 12 Nov

Listening Practice

  • Free
  • Activity

In a series of sessions which pay tribute to the Japanese listening café tradition, participants will quietly share the pleasure of listening to a vinyl record. Join in the rare calm of an hour in Melbourne School of Design’s Japanese Room and take the opportunity to focus on the often-neglected practice of observation through listening. This intentional listening experience will be guided by slow looking practitioner Olivia Meehan. Each session of the listening programme will focus on a different record of either jazz, ambient, or piano music.

In a small group in a delightful architectural environment you can expect a 60-minute close listening experience with opportunities for discussion afterwards. This is a device-free environment so just bring yourself.

Registration is required to attend.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 13 Aug
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mon 7 Sep
  • 11.30am - 12.30pm 11:30am - 12:30pm
Fri 18 Sep
  • 11.30am - 12.30pm 11:30am - 12:30pm
Tue 6 Oct
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tue 20 Oct
  • 11.30am - 12.30pm 11:30am - 12:30pm
Thu 12 Nov
  • 11.30am - 12.30pm 11:30am - 12:30pm

Location

Japanese Room, Level 4
Glyn Davis Building (MSD)
Room G01, Building 133/7 Spencer Rd
Parkville 3010

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9035 7913
  • email address: arts-engage@unimelb.edu.au
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