woofy woofy ૮֊˕֊ა੭ bow-wow hauhau - The Other Audience Exhibition
What happens when we create art for dogs instead of humans?
woofy woofy ૮֊˕֊ა੭ bow-wow hauhau is a playful, interactive sound installation designed with dogs as its primary audience - it explores what happens when dogs are given the freedom to play, explore and simply be themselves. The work has been created by artist Gabriela Wacławska who undertook research over 2026 exploring what kind of music and play dogs respond to. From discussions with researchers in Queens University to community workshops in Bridgefoot Street Park as part of The Liberties festival Gabriela has been exploring how dog toys can naturally encourage movement, curiosity and interaction.
The work is inspired by the importance of play in adulthood and by the idea that play does not have to be productive, controlled or performed. While dogs are the primary audience, their humans are most welcome to join them in experiencing this interactive artwork.
The Other Audience is a new strand of Beta programming for non-human audiences. For 2026, we begin with our most immediate non-human companions: our pets. Supported by Dublin City Council and The Digital Hub artist Gabriela Wacławska has developed a new work that takes animals seriously as audiences, participants, and co-creators.
Location: Project Art Centre
Exhibition Dates + Times: 17, 18, 19th of November, 12-6pm
Entry cost: FREE
Artist Name/s (Pronoun/s): Gabriela Wacławska - sound artist (main artist), Joe Rutland Walker - sound technician
Creator/work website: https://waclawskagabriela.myportfolio.com Instagram: @gabubabubu
Image Credits: Artist: Ly Hagan @lychee800
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