Christine Sun Kim
Sound Artist | Translating Silence into Captivating Performance
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Christine Sun Kim is a sound artist who explores new ways of transmuting sound and silence through visual art, composition, and live performance. Profoundly deaf since birth, she has developed a unique approach to music and communication, empowering audiences to experience sound in transformative ways.
Kim's TED Talks and installations have received international acclaim, pushing the boundaries of traditional sound and art. Her keynotes inspire audiences to rethink their assumptions about disability, creativity, and the human experience.
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The enchanting music of sign language
Artist and TED Fellow Christine Sun Kim was born deaf, and she was taught to believe that sound wasn't a part of her life, that it was a hearing person's thing. Through her art, she discovered similarities between American Sign Language and music, and she realized that sound doesn't have to be known solely through the ears -- it can be felt, seen and experienced as an idea. In this endearing talk, she invites us to open our eyes and ears and participate in the rich treasure of visual language.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2015 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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