An art nouveau inspired object resembling an antique telephone mounted on a wall. A brass ear horn and stethoscopic listening device are attached. The front of the object is features decorative elements inspired by the atrium of NYU's main library.

Secrets

Secrets
Amanda Belantara & A.M. Alpin

What secrets live within these walls?

Secrets invites listeners to lift the receiver and patiently move the stethoscope-like device across the body of the object to discover secrets, little known facts, and confessions from within the Library. 

We invite you to share a whisper of your own by calling (865) 309-5238‬ and leaving a voicemail. You might just hear your voice on Secrets in the future!

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Note: In person, visitors will hear tracks in the order they are discovered. Online the audio plays as one continuous track. 

An art nouveau inspired object resembling an antique telephone mounted on a wall outside a library reading room. A brass ear horn and stethoscopic listening device are attached. The front of the object is features decorative elements inspired by the
A visitor uses a brass ear horn and stethoscope-like device to discover and listen to library secrets.
A hand presses a stethoscope-like device to the front of an antique telephone-inspired object.
Close up of a listening device resembling a stethoscope. It rests on a metal cradle.
Side view of an art nouveau inspired object resembling an antique telephone mounted on a wall outside a library reading room. A stethoscopic listening device is attached. The front of the object is features decorative elements inspired by the atrium
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