Robert Lippok
Lecture on Sound as Material
June 12, 2025 / 19:00
Woods Center
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Rambalkoshe isn't merely a contemporary art museum; it's a vibrant hub of creativity and collaboration driven by a family of individuals who are passionate about unearthing emotions through sound and shape. In essence, Rambalkoshe is a testament to the power of art and community, where every moment invites you to embrace the beauty of the human spirit.
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The way we experience gatherings today isn’t just about finding a venue – it’s about creating something meaningful.
At Woods, we go beyond the ordinary to offer more than just an event space – we invite you into a setting where every gathering becomes part of a larger story.
Here, your event unfolds in a thoughtfully designed environment that blends modern functionality with natural elements. Whether it’s a corporate retreat, a creative workshop, or a milestone celebration, our spaces are designed to inspire connection, spark new ideas, and leave a lasting impression.
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Robert Lippok
Robert Lippok has been testing art’s outermost edges for over four decades. His background at the costume department of the German State Opera in Berlin, the studies at the School of Art and Design Berlin-Weissensee, and the pioneering band projects Ornament und Verbrechen (1983) and To Rococo Rot (1995 – 2014) informed a transversal practice spanning from music composition, visual art, stage design, performance and costume design.
Experimenting with a wide range of music technologies, found objects, and self-built instruments, Lippok’s pieces – whether an album or an interactive installation – have always transcended mere self-expression to address the role of art as a space-carving and architectural practice. Through the years, his works have been exhibited in the Palais de Tokyo, Neue National Galerie, Hamburger Bahnhof, Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Haus der Kunst in Munich, Gropius Bau, and the 60th Venice Biennale, amongst others.
Lippok’s ever-present interest in collaborative and interdisciplinary projects catalysed joint ventures with international artists, including Doug Aitken, pianist Ludovico Einaudi for an extensive tour, choreographer Constanza Macras, opera director Sebastian Baumgarten, and multimedia artist Julian Charrière.
Known for his long-standing contribution to raster-noton’s catalogue through timeless avant-techno releases, notably “open close open” (2001), “redsuperstructure” (2011), “Applied Autonomy” (2018), Lippok’s live appearances have been presented at worldwide festivals and venues such as ADE, Berghain, CTM, Funkhaus Berlin, MUTEK, Sonar, and Unsound.
Robert Lippok’s dedication to research has engaged him with renowned institutions for creative investigation and education, being part of the curatorial board of the spatial audio system 4DSOUND, a member of the board of trustees of the Spatial Sound Institute Budapest, and a fellow of Olafur Eliasson’s Institut für Raumexperimente in Berlin. From 2017 to 2022, Lippok was a tutor at New York University in Berlin, where he taught the production class “Experiments in the Future of Production and Performance”
Experimenting with a wide range of music technologies, found objects, and self-built instruments, Lippok’s pieces – whether an album or an interactive installation – have always transcended mere self-expression to address the role of art as a space-carving and architectural practice. Through the years, his works have been exhibited in the Palais de Tokyo, Neue National Galerie, Hamburger Bahnhof, Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Haus der Kunst in Munich, Gropius Bau, and the 60th Venice Biennale, amongst others.
Lippok’s ever-present interest in collaborative and interdisciplinary projects catalysed joint ventures with international artists, including Doug Aitken, pianist Ludovico Einaudi for an extensive tour, choreographer Constanza Macras, opera director Sebastian Baumgarten, and multimedia artist Julian Charrière.
Known for his long-standing contribution to raster-noton’s catalogue through timeless avant-techno releases, notably “open close open” (2001), “redsuperstructure” (2011), “Applied Autonomy” (2018), Lippok’s live appearances have been presented at worldwide festivals and venues such as ADE, Berghain, CTM, Funkhaus Berlin, MUTEK, Sonar, and Unsound.
Robert Lippok’s dedication to research has engaged him with renowned institutions for creative investigation and education, being part of the curatorial board of the spatial audio system 4DSOUND, a member of the board of trustees of the Spatial Sound Institute Budapest, and a fellow of Olafur Eliasson’s Institut für Raumexperimente in Berlin. From 2017 to 2022, Lippok was a tutor at New York University in Berlin, where he taught the production class “Experiments in the Future of Production and Performance”
Lecture:
In this lecture, Robert Lippok offers insight into his artistic approach to sound as both a sculptural and architectural element. Drawing from his diverse body of work—from electroacoustic installations and live performances to spatial compositions—Lippok explores how sound can define, disrupt, and reimagine environments. He reflects on processes of field recording, resonance, and the transformation of ambient noise into structured musical material. Through a series of examples, he reveals how his practice balances intuition and precision, and how the ephemeral qualities of sound become tools for constructing perceptual spaces. The talk invites listeners into the interstitial zones between music, architecture, and the sonic fabric of everyday life.
Where: Wood Center: Garni Road, Close to Jrvezh State Forest Park, Yerevan
When: June 12
Time: 19:00
Participation: free with registration
Where: Wood Center: Garni Road, Close to Jrvezh State Forest Park, Yerevan
When: June 12
Time: 19:00
Participation: free with registration
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