Adult Programs

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. 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 Chicago-based recording company International Anthem for a series of four listening experiences this April and May. Featuring analog tape reels printed from original masters—including recent, new, and upcoming releases—each session takes place inside Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3.   First up, musician, composer, and guitarist Gregory Uhlmann will be joined by the label’s co-founder Scottie McNiece. Using his extensive background across a variety of genres including jazz, folk, and electronic, Uhlmann will play music from his new album Extra Stars as well as recent releases from his co-led quintet SML. View full event details here.

Join Chicago-based recording company International Anthem for a series of listening experiences this April and May. Featuring analog tape reels printed from original masters—including recent, new, and upcoming releases—each session takes place inside Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3.  For this session, BODY SOUND, a Chicago-based string trio of Whitney Johnson (viola), Lia Kohl (cello), and Macie Stewart (violin), will activate Turnbull’s large-scale, handmade audio system located in the historic Carnegie Library at Cooper Hewitt. Together with International Anthem co-founder Scottie McNiece, BODY SOUND will play their debut album accompanied by live instrumental performances. View full event details here.

Join Cooper Hewitt for hands-on experiences and creative play in celebration of Art of Noise Tune in to gallery tours, experience Devon Turnbull’s listening room, pull your own letterpress concert poster, or try your luck at music bingo. All ages are invited to drop in throughout the day—no registration required.   DETAILS Print Your Dream Concert Poster   12:00-5:00 PM   Create a poster inspired by your... View full event details here.

Join DJ, speaker designer, and event producer Mo Yasin as he activates Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Known for his unique blend of technical precision and deep musical knowledge, Yasin 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 non-profit DJs for Climate Action’s Earth Night as they activate Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. For the occasion, Earth Night brings together a diverse group of talented DJs and musicians to play their Climate Soundtrack as well as nature forward records 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 Animal Collective’s Dave Portner and Brian Weitz as they present their new instrumental project Croz Boyce in Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Known for their unique blend of psychedelic pop, folk music, and electronica, Animal Collective will play their new ambient music 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 DJ, speaker designer, and event producer Mo Yasin as he activates Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Known for his unique blend of technical precision and deep musical knowledge, Yasin 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.

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. 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.