Bayt Al Hams (the Whispering House) by Tarek Atoui

Enter the realm of sound and contemporary art for a visual and auditory experience that explores the relationship between materials and sound.


Price

Free entry

Schedule

Available from 16 Jan to 19 Apr 2025

Booking

No advance booking required

Experience type

Arts and culture

Duration

30 to 45 minutes

Age restrictions

Suitable for all ages

Meeting location

AlWarsha Space

Complimentary Parking 1

Old Town North Parking

Complimentary Parking 2

Old Town & AlJadidah South Parking


Overview

Explore a programme of workshops, performances, and events featuring the immersive works of the esteemed international contemporary sound artist Tarek Atoui. By integrating imagination with advanced technology, Atoui develops innovative instruments that redefine our understanding of sonic experiences. This participatory initiative encourages community members to engage directly with the artist, fostering an environment of knowledge exchange and collaborative sound production.

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The Artist: Tarek Atoui

Tarek Atoui is an artist and electroacoustic composer who explores the medium of sound and the way it shapes perceptions through dynamic installations, experimental acoustic environments, and collaborative performances. He collaborates with composers and craftsmen from different countries to invent complex instruments with strong sculptural characteristics.

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Location

AlWarsha Space

Know before you go

16 Jan to Ramadan and after Ramadan

Open daily

10:00 to 23:00 | Last entry: 21:30

Ramadan hours

Open daily

19:00 to 00:00 | Last entry: 23:30

  • Pre-registration is not required
  • Please ensure no-contact with objects/exhibits 
  • Kindly switch off your phones

Free entry without prior registration

  • Please note that all experiences are subject to weather and visibility conditions
  • Comfortable clothing
  • A warm jacket, hat, and scarf for the night

Wheelchair and stroller accessible

Yes