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Title: Magnetic sensing as inspiration for an installation and performance
Time: 11am UK time, 16th March 2026
URL: YouTube Livestream

After introducing her practice with a short overview, Kathy will share the research and development of her current project ‘Magnetic Resonance’ inspired by how birds sense the geomagnetism of the earth to navigate. Despite decades of scientific research, the magnetoreceptor mechanism remains elusive; current theories point towards light-sensitive eye proteins called cryptochromes, connected to quantum entanglement and the concept of radical pairs. During a research residency at Instrument Inventors at The Hague in 2024, Kathy prototyped an interface consisting of a trio of illuminated magnetic pendulums that are set in motion through the switching of magnetic fields. With this interface, she is currently following two lines of enquiry - one is to develop a live spatial audio performance, and the second is to create an autonomous installation. Presenter Biography: Kathy Hinde is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice embraces open methods and evolving processes. Composed of hand-made objects, electronics and a blend of digital and analogue systems, her work represents a cross between kinetic sound sculptures and newly invented instruments. Awards include an Ivor Novello Award for Sound Art, an Honorary Mention at Prix Ars Electronica, a British Composer Award in Sonic Art, an ORAM award, and a Scottish Award for New Music. Kathy is a member of Bristol Experimental Expanded Film (BEEF).

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