Contemplation
© 2018 Ben Keene

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Ben Keene is an award winning composer and sound designer working in Melbourne Australia.

View fullsize My partner and I made art that highlighted the First Nation struggle because we couldn’t attend the BLM Melbourne protest. I took an interview with Richard Frankland that I recorded back in 2018 and edited together a version with some music, O
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View fullsize The plastic on these pickups were melted a bit by paint remover, and I couldn’t get all the green paint off even with that, but I ADORE the look of these 🦴🦴BLEACHED BONE PICKUPS🦴🦴
View fullsize That. Glow. Up. ✨🎸✨Here’s my big home project while in isolation !🔧🔨 I found this in a neighbours hard waste, covered in cheap green paint . I asked the owner if it was okay to take (didn’t want to accidentally steal something lol ) an
View fullsize Was a complete pleasure to see Elton John perform 💖
View fullsize TONIGHT. The Curtian, a gorgeous text by my father Daniel Keene and deftly directed by the beautiful Beng Oh is opening at Fourtyfive Downstairs. I was privileged enough to score, and I’m really proud of how this production has come together ✨✨
View fullsize In beautiful Bali!
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View fullsize It’s up. This incredible installation work by @annatregloan @theimpossibleproject_ for the PRAGUE QUADRENNIAL. I am so proud to have provided the sonic world for @moira_finucane to weave her magic in. A lucky few guests are invited into her re
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View fullsize Beautiful place to be exhibiting with @moira_finucane at the #praguequadrennial
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View fullsize Two peas in a pod. I’m currently flying over to Prague to work with the ever inspirational @moirafinucane2 on her work for the 👑PRAGUE QUADRENNIAL👑
View fullsize 🎁 I’m 24 today 🤗✨ I put up some new music on bandcamp for those that would like to listen 👂 link in bio! #music #ambient #electronicmusic #melbourne #indie #bandcamp
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View fullsize ✨One down one to go✨, just had an incredible q&a with the amazing @hannnahwu and @kifch at the Library At The Dock. Fantastic insight into the artists practice and productive conversation about belonging. Be sure to check out me and @dvisn chatt
View fullsize Hey all! Something really exciting that I've been working on for a long time is open today, 🔈INTERNAL SURROUND🔈 at Library at the Dock and Kathleen Syme Library!! 💫🌟💫🌟💫 I've curated 4 great artists (@kifch @hannnahwu , @dvisn and @andorism) to