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(edited by Wolf Tegethoff and others), Yehuda E. Safran and Jessica Eisenthal contributed Chapter 13:
The authors argue that Neuhaus does not "fill" space with sound; rather, he uses sound to reveal the architecture of a site. They describe his work as an "aural topography" that requires the listener to navigate the space physically to "see" it through their ears.
Phenomenological Engagement: Safran and Eisenthal frame Neuhaus’s work within a phenomenological context, suggesting that his installations (like those at Dia Beacon) break down the distinction between the perceiving subject and the spatial object.
Permanence vs. Ephemerality: The text explores the paradox of "permanent" sound installations. While sound is physically fleeting, Neuhaus’s site-specific works become a fixed attribute of the location, much like a wall or a floor.