FAQ — Numen

What is Numen?

An immersive three-screen art installation — the first CAVE installation staged at Albany Town Hall — exploring the deep time story of Albany/Kinjarling through six audiovisual compositions spanning cosmic formation to inferred futures — combining scientific visualisation, Menang-Noongar knowledge, and original music.

How long is it?

30 minutes. Six audiovisual compositions, each operating at its own timescale — from cosmic billions of years to the present instant, and on into the deep future.

When and where was it shown?

Albany Town Hall Auditorium, 217 York Street, Albany/Kinjarling, as part of the Albany/Kinjarling 2026 program. 17 September to 14 October 2026, three screenings a day, including booked-out sessions for UWA Children’s University and the Great Southern, Great History community history day.

Who made it?

Created by Peter Morse, who drew on the scientific data, simulations and archives credited on each composition page. Music by Glenn Rogers and Steve Richter; narration by Peter Hardy; Menang voices by Larry Blight and Rachael Colmer. Full details on the About page.

Is it suitable for all ages?

Yes. The visual and musical elements engage across age groups; the scientific and cultural depth rewards adult audiences.

Can I still see it?

The Albany Town Hall season has closed. You can still hear the music: the Numen Soundtrack is out now. And each composition page tells the story of the data, simulations and archives behind the images.

Will Numen be shown again?

The three-screen format was designed for Albany Town Hall. Future presentations, including adaptation for fulldome planetarium and other venues, are possible — get in touch to discuss.

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