xc2016 | Music and Sound Cultures

It is with great excitement that we announce the arrival of Xiner (Rose) Chen, our newest team member at MaSC. She joins us as a research assistant, bringing her unique expertise and boundless enthusiasm to our projects.

Rose graduated from NYU Abu Dhabi in 2024 with a double major in Social Research and Public Policy and Music Study, along with a minor in Heritage Study. In addition to assisting with ongoing research initiatives, Rose will take the lead in coordinating our social media platforms, continuing the legacy of keeping our audience connected and engaged. With a strong passion for preserving and sharing cultural traditions, Rose will also play a pivotal role in enhancing our digital archives and supporting upcoming fieldwork.

Please join us in giving Rose the warmest welcome to the MaSC family. We look forward to seeing the wonderful contributions she will make to our community!

Carlos Guedes and Dr. Slavica Ceperkovic (Seneca Polytechnic Institute in Toronto) presented “Music of Crafts” VR experience at the International Council of Museums Conference (ICOM) in Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art, December 1-3. Under the title of “The Future of Museums and Museology Practices in a Changing World,” this conference brought together museum specialists and curators from around the world.

The VR experience designed by Dr. Ceperkovic, is the latest iteration of MaSC’s work in experimental ethnography and takes the spectator on a virtual visit to the Abu Dhabi’s House of Artisans where several artifacts developed by the artisans can be appreciated. The 3-minute, short-version presentation of the main presentation at the conference won the third prize.

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Music of Crafts: Award-Winning VR Ethnography at ICOM Conference Qatar 2024