What’s On

Join mastering engineer Heba Kadry as she activates Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Best known for her work with Björk, Roger Waters, John Cale, Sade and many other renowned musicians, Hadry will play music specifically selected to be heard through Turnbull’s large-scale, handmade audio system located in the historic Carnegie Library at Cooper Hewitt. Designed to envelop the listener in sound that is as rich in texture as it is in emotion, visitors will experience realistic, natural sound from Turnbull’s sculptures and a chance to slow down and engage deeply in listening. View full event details here.

Join designer Fan Kong for a hands-on workshop exploring the language of materials through bioplastics and bioglass. Inspired by Gaetano Pesce’s Nobody’s Perfect chair, this session considers how designers and scientists alike have reimagined materials as active, transformative systems.   View full event details here.

Drop in to the museum on Wednesdays in July to flex your creative muscles, imagine new possibilities, and take on fun design challenges as a family! Check out inspiring and innovative objects in Design Across Time: Exploring the Smithsonian's Design Collection, on view on the first floor. On July 29, ITERATE like a designer and dream up a new take on an everyday object. View full event details here.

Known under his creative pseudonym OJAS, Devon Turnbull handcrafts high-fidelity audio systems designed to envelop the listener in sound that is as rich in texture as it is in emotion. Join friends and members of the OJAS team as they activate the immersive sound installation, HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. They will play music specifically selected to be heard through this large-scale, handmade audio system located in the historic Carnegie Library at Cooper Hewitt. Designed to envelop the listener in sound that is as rich in texture as it is in emotion, visitors will experience realistic, natural sound from Turnbull’s sculptures and a chance to slow down and engage deeply in listening. View full event details here.

Objects have the power to carry memories and spark conversation. In this all-ages workshop, discover how design can tell personal, family, and community stories.  Gain inspiration from the Design Across Time exhibition, as well as work created by participants in past Cooper Hewitt programs. Then, create and share a story of your own using everyday objects and studio materials.   View full event details here.

Known under his creative pseudonym OJAS, Devon Turnbull handcrafts high-fidelity audio systems designed to envelop the listener in sound that is as rich in texture as it is in emotion. Join friends and members of the OJAS team as they activate the immersive sound installation, HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. They will play music specifically selected to be heard through this large-scale, handmade audio system located in the historic Carnegie Library at Cooper Hewitt. Designed to envelop the listener in sound that is as rich in texture as it is in emotion, visitors will experience realistic, natural sound from Turnbull’s sculptures and a chance to slow down and engage deeply in listening. View full event details here.

Explore this month’s featured exhibition at your own pace, with opportunities to discover, connect, and engage with the objects and ideas on display. View full event details here.

Join designer Jennifer June, founder of Loose Parts, for a hands-on workshop exploring modular design through wall-mounted objects. Using a system of interchangeable components, participants will create their own functional piece (whether a hook, a small shelf, or a hybrid form) designed to adapt to everyday needs. Working with pre-cut, pre-drilled boards, you’ll assemble your piece using... View full event details here.