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The Great Animal Orchestra at Fondation Cartier

exhibition · 2026-04-24

The Fondation Cartier in Paris presents 'Le Grand Orchestre des Animaux', an exhibition running from July 2, 2016 to January 8, 2017. The show is based on the 2012 book 'The Great Animal Orchestra' by Bernie Krause, which explores the origins of music in nature. The exhibition translates Krause's research into an immersive installation, featuring soundscapes of animal vocalizations and visual artworks that highlight the acoustic ecology of the natural world.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Fondation Cartier, Paris
  • Runs from July 2, 2016 to January 8, 2017
  • Based on Bernie Krause's 2012 book 'The Great Animal Orchestra'
  • Explores the origins of music in nature
  • Features soundscapes of animal vocalizations
  • Includes visual artworks
  • Focuses on acoustic ecology
  • Immersive installation format

Entities

Artists

  • Bernie Krause

Institutions

  • Fondation Cartier
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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