Cripta747, Via Giolitti 32C, Turin

14.05.2026

Songs of the Moon and the Flower

live

Residency

Antonina Nowacka

Curated by Cripta747

Songs of the Moon and the Flower is a new series of solo vocal improvisations by Antonina Nowacka. The artist continues a long-standing research practice developed through years of vocal experimentation in natural environments and resonant architectures, such as caves, churches and open landscapes, where the relationship between body, sound and space becomes central. In May 2026, Antonina Nowacka continued her research during a residency at Cripta747.

Nowacka approaches the voice as a living substance, capable of generating spaces, imaginaries and perceptual states. Through a non-verbal, atmospheric approach, the voice becomes a constantly evolving field of frequencies, unfolding in real time into minimal, hypnotic and immersive soundscapes. Singing acts as a sensitive transmission that directly shapes perception and imagination, opening up states between wakefulness and dreaming and inviting a meditative, almost ritualistic mode of listening.

BIO AND CREDITS

Antonina Nowacka is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music, with a practice that moves between ephemeral atmospheres, universal communication and a deep engagement with space. With a background in visual arts, she approaches sound as a living material, shaping subtle, minimalist soundscapes that invite listeners into meditative spaces. Through years of experimentation in natural environments and the study of diverse vocal traditions, she has developed a distinctive, hypnotic timbre, often described as ethereal and deeply resonant, reminiscent of a theremin. Her work draws inspiration from nature, dreams and otherworldly narratives, giving rise to intimate and vulnerable soundscapes. She has collaborated with prominent figures in contemporary music and art, including Sofie Birch (Languoria & Hiraeth), Nicolas Jaar (Weavings) and Agnieszka Polska (Plan Tysiącletni), and maintains an ongoing collaboration with Unsound Productions. Her performances have been presented at numerous international institutions and venues, including Lincoln Center in New York, the Barbican Centre in London, Centro Nacional de las Artes in Mexico City, La Casa Encendida in Madrid, Bourse de Commerce in Paris and the National Opera House in Warsaw, as well as at international festivals such as Rewire Festival, Le Guess Who?, Intonal Festival and Full of Lava Festival. In the 2024/25 season, she was an artist on the Shape+ Platform.

The event is part of The Listeners, supported by the Ministero della Cultura and Regione Piemonte.