Sour Loop: Laurel Halo & Hanne Lippard
A collaborative sound installation by musician Laurel Halo and artist Hanne Lippard, presented as part of Somerset House Studios’ sound and music series Assembly, following both artists' respective periods in residence.
| Dates | 26 Mar - 12 Apr 2026 |
| Times | Standard Opening Hours: 10am - 6pm Daily Special Opening Hours: 10am - 10pm (26 - 27 Mar 2026) 10am - 11pm (28 Mar 2026) |
| Space | G31, New Wing |
| Price | Free |
Sour Loop combines musical composition and linguistic experimentation to reflect on how sound occupies and shapes behaviour in public spaces. Drawing on recordings and sonic references ranging from easy-listening muzak, PA announcements and advertisements to the hostility of anti-loitering deterrents, the work considers how sound in such contexts can simultaneously comfort and coerce.
Taking form as a warped soundtrack for an otherwise vacant gallery, Sour Loop plays with G31’s function and location - a public space made both inviting and disquieting.
Artists In Residence
Sour Loop was originally commissioned by Haus der Kunst München, curated by Sarah Miles for TUNE.
The presentation of Sour Loop is supported by Goethe-Institut London.
Header image courtesy of Haus der Kunst München.
Biographies
Laurel Halo
Laurel Halo (born 1985 in Detroit, USA) is a composer, producer, and musician. Her work is based on uniting physical and spiritual sonic experiences. Influenced by Detroit techno, musique concrète, film music, and jazz, she uses both organic and inorganic sound materials, has extensive experience using the studio as an instrument, and a deep appreciation for harmony. Her work has been presented at venues including the Barbican Centre, Ina-GRM, the Sydney Opera House, the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, and the Julia Stoschek Foundation. Her most recent releases are Atlas (LP, 2023) on her own label Awe and Octavia (12", 2024) on Éditions Grm.
Hanne Lippard
Hanne Lippard (born 1984 in Milton Keynes, Great Britain) works at the intersection of spoken and written word in the form of sound installations and performances. Her themes include physical and mental well-being, self-optimization, and life through the filters of social media. Her exhibitions and performances have recently been presented at Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart Berlin, Mudam Luxembourg, Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden, and FRAC Lorraine. In 2024, she was awarded the Nationalgalerie Prize.