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Thoughts behind: When I Close My Eyes and Ears, I Sense You Clearly16 August 2026


I would like to share some thoughts behind my project, When I Close My Eyes and Ears, I Sense You Clearly.



Book review: What art does – an unfinished theory by Brian Eno and Bette A.28 July 2026


I was delighted to discover What art does: an unfinished theory by Brian Eno and Bette A. 


image from Faber & Faber


Rehearsal Phase 3 and Premiere: When I Close My Eyes and Ears, I Sense You Clearly18–29 May 2026 | Overlyssalen, Fredrikstad Library, Norway


The final rehearsal period had finally begun! I was both excited and nervous as we reached this important stage of the project.



Flyer with Braille: When I Close My Eyes and Ears, I Sense You Clearly26 May 2026 | Norges Blindeforbund Trykkeri, Bergen, Norway


I am happy to share that the flyers for my project When I Close My Eyes and Ears, I Sense You Clearly have finally arrived!



Pre-project: Sensorial Art ExhibitionOctober–December 2023 (5 days) | Overlyssalen, Fredrikstad Library, Norway


I carried out a pre-project titled Sensorial Art Exhibition, exploring the question:
How can we create an inclusive art exhibition that engages senses beyond vision and brings together performing art, sound art, and visual art?




©Ayana Ishihara 2026