1997
Stairway, Musée d'Art Contemporian, Lyon, 1997

Stairways in general are interesting to me as they offer a three dimensional pathway for listeners through a sound work. This particular staircase built within an existing facade by architect Renzo Piano is exceptional in its feeling of open passage.

I conceive and construct a work's sound only on site after its physical components have been installed. The realization of a work proceeds in two phases. First, the design, off-site construction and installation of the work's physical components -- electronics, sound sources and cabling -- and then the conception of the work: the construction of the work's sound by ear in the site itself after everything is in place. 

 Max Neuhaus

Max Neuhaus Drawing Study #6, Museé Lyon, 1997 - Colored pencil on paper - 67 x 37 cm. Collection Estate Max Neuhaus
Sound work references: Unrealized proposal