The Lower World is a soundscape developed specifically for the Aquatunnel, which runs beneath Luxembourg’s Upper Town.
While mermaids evoke water, mythology and underground shelters, they are also associated with the garden theme. And although they attracted sailors, the Greeks did not depict mermaids as deities of the sea, but rather in their “flower-strewn meadow”. Here, Susan Philipsz fills the Aquatunnel with sound, working with the venue’s specific features and creating multiple associations to encourage visitors to reflect on their surroundings.
A project in partnership with Mudam Luxembourg.
