Expanded Radio Art (emf2026)

Dr. Magz Hall is a sound artist and radio art pioneer who treats the airwaves as a canvas. In her talk, she explains how she moves radio out of the studio and into the real world—turning everyday objects like trees, books, and shoes into miniature broadcasting stations. What the Talk Covers: Giving Nature a Voice: Magz shares how she uses "Tree Radio" to turn a living oak tree into a radio station. By plugging sensors into the bark, she broadcasts the tree’s internal biological sounds directly to people's FM radios. Art as Activism: She discusses her "Radio Air Garden," where she builds beautiful copper sculptures that help plants grow while simultaneously broadcasting sounds that highlight local air pollution. The "Secret" Airwaves: She explores the "hidden world" of wireless signals all around us, showing how she uses old radio tech to create modern immersive experiences. Hands-on Hacking: Magz explains her "DIY" approach—encouraging everyone to reclaim technology by building their own simple transmitters to share their own stories. The takeaway: Radio isn't just for news and music; it’s a magical, invisible tool we can use to connect with nature and our local communities in surprising new ways. Licensed to the public under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ about this event: https://www.emfcamp.org/schedule/2026/126-expanded-radio-art