DeForrest Brown Jr. is a theorist, journalist, curator, visual artist, and by necessity, a musician. Raised in the deep South, Brown Jr. asks difficult questions that make us relook at how we think about race, class, post-racial ideas, historical events, and social structures in America.

As Speaker Music, a project inspired by Rhythmanalysis, a book of essays by urbanist philosopher Henri Lefebvre, as well as considerations of momentum and the “chronopolitical” from British cultural theorist Kodwo Eshu, he cuts crushed samples and technological sounds against prevailing rhythmic currents.

He is joined by Phantom Chips (Tara Pattenden) whose work over the past two decades has revolved around a unique and embedded approach to self-made, wearable electronics. These tactile sonic creations become the foundation of her performances which invite the audience to wear them, and by doing so, become part of the emergent noise field.

Accessibility

We are committed to making the IMA accessible to people of all abilities, their families, and carers, as well as visitors of different ages and different backgrounds.The gallery entrance is on the ground floor of the Judith Wright Arts Centre, on Berwick Street. There is wheelchair access and an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities also located on the ground floor, and we welcome guide and support dogs.To find out more, contact us at ima@ima.org.au, call (07) 3252 5750, or ask our friendly staff on-site. Read our access information for visitors here.

Contact the host of MONO 50 | Speaker Music (US) + Phantom Chips (AU)