"Canadian artist Rebecca Belmore was inspired to create her own artwork during a visit to Allstedt. In 2023, she visited Allstedt Castle, which was just about to be renovated. Her installation "Noodin," which means wind in the Anishinaabe language, is modeled after a window in the Hofstube, the room at Allstedt Castle where Thomas Müntzer delivered the "Princely Sermon" in 1525. The funnel-shaped window is designed to allow as much light into the room as possible while minimizing heat escaping. It provides a view of part of the sky and amplifies the sound of the wind. In recreating this shape, Rebecca Belmore uses both visual and acoustic means. Detached from the castle walls, the narrow opening still offers a focused view of the sky."
Gusts of wind can be heard, rising and falling again. Visitors are invited to pause – to spend time looking closely and listening. Rebecca Belmore also used old wood in her installation, which had to be removed during the ongoing renovation work on the castle.
6. art of #GlowingHorizons in #Allstedt is called "Noodin" by Rebecca Belmore, Vancouver 🇨🇦 and you will hear the wind, cause "Noodin" is an anishinaabe word a. means wind.
"Gusts of wind can be heard ...Visitors are invited to pause – to spend time looking closely and listening."
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