John Oswald

Bio:

John Oswald is a musician, composer, and artist based in Toronto, Canada. He is recognized for coining the term “plunderphonics,” which describes his practice of sonic quotation. In addition to his work in sound, Oswald’s artistic practice also involves dance, with a focus on Contact Improvisation. Oswald was the recipient of the 2004 Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts.

Related People

Related Events

Western Front is a non-profit
artist-run centre in Vancouver.

We acknowledge the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations as traditional owners of the land upon which Western Front stands.

We use cookies on our website. Some are essential, while others help us to improve this website and your experience. Change your preferences any time via Cookie Settings or see our Privacy Policy for more information.
or
  • Essential: Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the website to function properly.
  • External Media (optional): Content from external video platforms and social media platforms is blocked by default. If these cookies are accepted, access to this content no longer requires manual consent.
  • Analytics: These cookies collect information anonymously to help us understand how our visitors use our website. We use Matomo and do not give analytic data to third party services.