Musical Swings

02/15/2017

Merci Rennes! Looks like you will have a permanent version of our Swings!

21 Swings: An Exercise in Musical Cooperation Every spring, an interactive installation takes over a high-traffic area in Montréal’s Quartier des…

10/01/2016

Extended!

By popular demand, the Swings are staying 3 more weeks in San Jose. Thanks to all our partners for the support

By popular demand, the Musical Swings have been extended through October 23rd! Thank you to our partners and the public for your support.

09/22/2016

"The best streets encourage participation. People stop to talk or maybe they sit and watch… taking in what the street has to offer."
– Allan Jacobs, urban designer

What are the key ingredients for creating streets that function as quality public places that draw people in? Here is our list of 8 key principles for fostering Streets as Places, based on our years of experience and observation.

09/17/2016

Did you know that 21 Balançoires, the original installation, won Best in Show at the Interaction Awards in 2013?

09/13/2016

A visit to the Musical Swings at nightfall is a magical experience. Lights placed underneath each swing seat illuminates your swinging, motion creates a beautiful stream of light which can be spotted from miles away. Here's a visual sneak-peek of what you can expect.

09/07/2016

for the win!

"We are very excited to bring The Swings to San Jose. This has been a collaborative effort between the Knight Foundation, San Jose Jazz, ZERO1, City of San Jose - City Gov't, The Tech Museum of Innovation and more. Cooperation in this context is layered, joining forces to bring these kinds of projects to life is equally significant as the act of synchronizing your swinging to generate melodies. And that's what really sparks the magic." – Melissa Mongiat, Co-Founder of Daily tous les jours

09/01/2016

Fun fact: There is an impact study in the works that has been following us on tour this year. We'll be sharing the results at SXSW Eco this fall, join us in Austin! More details here: schedule.sxsweco.com/events/event_PP59419

In light of our Place by Design Finalist announcement, we revisit some of the visionary projects that made waves at SXSW Eco 2015 and see what amazing work the designers are up to now.

08/23/2016

Cosmo Times recently featured The Swings on SinoVision! The piece includes an exclusive short interview with Arts Brookfield's V.P. and Artistic Director, Debra Simon.

Beat the heat- or join it! On this episode, we’re checking out some amazing summertime activities that are as hot as the season! First, we visit Floasis in Bushwick, a flow arts and fire center that’s offering fire spinning classes. Over the course of 6 weeks, beginner level students learn how t

08/17/2016

Montréal! Stop by Quartier des spectacles, Montréal before September 5th to visit 21 Balançoires, the original Musical Swings installation by Daily tous les jours.

08/11/2016

"There's a tangible "Aha!" moment to be had at Plaza de Cesar Chavez these days, via a mellifluous synchronicity that broadens the grins of those perched on the 10 seats of a recently installed swing set."

Thanks The Mercury News!

A traveling interactive art exhibit that's at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose until Oct. 2 features 10 swings that create tones and reward users for working together in harmony.

08/05/2016

We made it to sunny California!

It all comes down to cooperation. Thanks to our partners who helped make this happen: Adobe, Applied Materials, City View Plaza, San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs, City of San José Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services, Knight Foundation, San Jose Downtown Association, San Jose Jazz, Team San Jose, The Tech Museum of Innovation and ZERO1.

Photos by the City of San Jose - City Gov't

08/04/2016

KPIX CBS San Francisco Bay Area has got the full scoop.

Plaza de César Chavez will welcome The Swings, an unusual and playful new art installation that will occupy a prime location in downtown San Jose for the next two months starting Thursday.