Van Abbemuseum Exhibition Uses Sound for Social Commentary

The exhibition 'Make Some Noise – Desire. Stage. Change.' at the Van Abbemuseum presents sound as a medium for artistic expression and social engagement. This ninth and final installment of the 'Positions' series features emerging artists who employ audio elements to address contemporary issues. Works include Selma Selman's painted satellite dish exploring displacement, Jack O'Brien's deconstructed piano installation, Finn Maätita and Jerrold Saija's interactive Moluccan dance instructions, and Miloš Trakilović's AI-generated composition blending war sounds and pop music. The exhibition runs through September, emphasizing how artists use auditory experiences to participate in public discourse.