The Texture of Air
A permanent sound and sculpture installation honoring two historic London hospitals, built from 40 oral histories
The Eastman Dental Hospital (est. 1931) and Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital (est. 1874) both left their historic homes on the Grays Inn Road and united in a new shared facility in October 2019. On the Record was commissioned to commemorate two famous hospitals at a moment of change — and to document the extraordinary perceptual worlds within them. The audiovisual work that opens the above website is at the heart of this project, illuminating the people and places that mean most to staff and patients.
Organizer
On The RecordVenue
47-49 Huntley Street
Category
Installation ArtTag
AudioStart date
February 10th, 2020
End date
September 10th, 2027
Audience Role
Listener
Ages: All ages
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About On The Record
UK oral history charity producing community-based audio and heritage projects, including "The Texture of Air," a permanent installation documenting two historic London hospitals through oral histories and sound.