Sculpture In Sound

Experience six iconic sculptures through sound. Move across Wellington to discover immersive soundscapes that combine music, voice and sonic architecture.

How does it work?

Simply download the app, put on some headphones, turn on your Location Services and make your way to any one of the locations on the map. Each location contains multiple zones, which trigger audio as you move around.

The sonic experiences ready to be discovered within the Sculpture in Sound app are:

Solace in the Wind - Sculpture by Max Patté

Wellington Waterfront, Te Papa

Queen Victoria - Sculpture by Alfred Drury

Cambridge Terrace

Bronze Form - Sculpture by Henry Moore

Salamanca Lawn, Kelburn

Ngā Kina - Sculpture by Michel Tuffery

Wellington Waterfront

Woman of Words - Sculpture by Virginia King

Midland Park, Lambton Quay

Albatross - Sculpture by Tanya Ashken

Whairepo Lagoon Wellington

Sonicity is a new platform for sonic artistic expression. It is location-sensitive, meaning it responds to the geolocation of the user. Using binaural 360º sound, users can surround themselves in full, real-world soundscapes that can be delivered through any headphones.