Nick Cave's Largest Soundsuit Installation 'Louder Still' Opens at Glenstone
American artist Nick Cave (b. 1959) has introduced a significant new work, 'Louder Still' (2025), at Glenstone Museum. This installation will be accessible to the public starting Saturday, September 19, and is located in Room 1 of the Pavilions building, remaining on display until spring 2028. Commissioned by Glenstone, 'Louder Still' features Cave's largest multi-figure Soundsuit, consisting of eleven unique forms connected by a large textile adorned with hand-sewn buttons crafted from shimmering mother of pearl shells. Each figure's oversized headpieces resemble gramophones or tuba horns, symbolizing music and protest—key themes in Cave's work. Designed specifically for Room 1, the installation invites a 360-degree viewing experience. Cave emphasizes the extensive craftsmanship involved, stating that 'Louder Still contains a magnitude of labor,' making this exhibition a noteworthy addition to Glenstone's contemporary art collection while reflecting Cave's exploration of identity, social justice, and collective voice.
Key facts
- Nick Cave's new installation 'Louder Still' (2025) opens at Glenstone Museum on September 19.
- The exhibition is on view through spring 2028 in Room 1 of the Pavilions building.
- It is Cave's largest multi-figure Soundsuit to date, with eleven discrete forms.
- The work features a monolithic textile with hand-sewn buttons made from iridescent mother of pearl shells.
- Oversized headpieces resemble gramophones or tuba horns, implying music and protest.
- The installation is site-specific for Room 1 and placed on the terrazzo floor for 360-degree viewing.
- Cave described the work as containing 'a magnitude of labor.'
- The commission is part of Glenstone's ongoing support of contemporary artists.
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Institutions
- Glenstone Museum
Locations
- Glenstone Museum
- Potomac
- United States