Meet the Artist—Oliver Beer on Vessel Orchestra

Oliver Beer

July 13, 2019

2 min. watch

Go behind the scenes with artist Oliver Beer as he discusses the process and inspiration for the creation of his sound installation Vessel Orchestra, which features a diverse selection of sculptures, utilitarian containers, and decorative objects from the Museum's collection.

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