#2. Interview with Pioneering Sound & Visual Artist Alva Noto

We speak with Carsten Nicolai, aka Alva Noto, one of the most influential figures in experimental electronic music and audiovisual art.

This episode was recorded in Berlin on the occasion of Alva Noto's first performance in the city for five years, at the legendary Berghain. The interview explores Nicolai’s singular practice, at the intersection of sound, science, and visual systems. Known for transforming minimalist sonic material into immersive visual environments, he explores how rhythm, architecture, and abstraction merge to create fully synaesthetic experiences.

Over the course of his career, Nicolai has received numerous international honors, including two Golden Nica awards from Ars Electronica, the Zurich Art Prize, and the German Documentary Film Music Award (2022). He has also composed acclaimed film scores, most notably for The Revenant (with Ryuichi Sakamoto), which earned nominations for a Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Grammy Award.

Warning: Contains flashing lights that may affect viewers with photosensitive epilepsy.