MiMU MIDI Gloves
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.Electronic instruments and interfaces harness intuitive movements, offering ergonomics for the mind and body. Like a musical second skin, MiMU gloves are MIDI controllers that enable performers to command any number of synthesizers by gesturing. The innovative and less strenuous performance techniques associated with electronic instruments place them at the vanguard of accessibility.
Artwork Details
- Title: MiMU MIDI Gloves
- Maker: MiMU Gloves Limited (British, born 2010)
- Date: 2025
- Medium: Yulex, cotton, and other high-performance technical fabrics
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 3.5 in (19.3 x 8.9 cm)
- Classification: Electrophone
- Credit Line: Courtesy of MiMU Gloves Limited, United Kingdom
- Rights and Reproduction: © MiMU Gloves Limited
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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