Christina Kubisch (b. 1948 in Bremen, Germany) belongs to the first generation of sound artists. Her practice ranges from performances, concerts, and works with video to sound sculptures, but she is best known for her sound installations and electro-acoustic compositions. Kubisch studied first painting and then music, finishing with a diploma as a flutist. She continued with studies in composition and electronics. She has artistically developed multiple techniques based on electromagnetic induction, solar energy, and special light systems. In 2003, she started the series Electrical Walks, where the public can use custom-made headphones to listen to the hidden electromagnetic waves around us. Since 1974, Kubisch has had numerous solo exhibitions in Europe, USA, Australia, Japan, and South America, and has participated in international exhibitions and festivals. Her music has been published by various labels such as Cramps, Important Records, and Gruenrekorder. Kubisch is a professor of audio-visual arts in Berlin, Paris, Saarbrücken, and Oxford. She has received many awards and is a member of the Academy of Arts in Berlin. Kubisch lives and works in Berlin.
