English
DonateMembershipTickets

PianoArc 360 with Sumo Stand

Manufacturer PianoArc American
2025
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 199
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
By placing the performer at the center, circular designs offer superhuman powers of reach and range. Freed from the mechanical encumbrances of a traditional piano, the PianoArc completely encircles the performer. Its cockpit-like MIDI controller allows a single person to command vast sonic resources.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: PianoArc 360 with Sumo Stand
  • Manufacturer: PianoArc (American, born 2014)
  • Date: 2025
  • Medium: Aluminum, 3D-printed ABS, steel, and acrylic
  • Dimensions: 51 x 1/2 x 76 x 68 in.
  • Classification: Electrophone
  • Credit Line: Courtesy of PianoArc
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

Content Notice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world, and our online collection reflects ongoing work conducted over the course of our more than 150-year history. You may encounter objects or images that may be inappropriate for some viewers or information that may be outdated.