Sound artist Jens L. Thomsen recorded audio on location where each resource was gathered—integrating these textures into a layered, ambient experience. When guests dined on Faroese lobster, they were accompanied by subtle underwater hydrophone recordings captured alongside the local lobsterman setting his traps. When lamb was served, the atmosphere shifted to reflect the presence of the mountain landscapes where the sheep graze—creating a serene and respectful sonic backdrop that connected the meal to its origin.
KOKS was among the first soundscapes of its kind—an audio journey that mirrors the structure and soul of a tasting menu. It was therefore selected as a featured installation in New Nordic. Cuisine, Aesthetics and Place at the National Museum in Oslo, an exhibition exploring innovation in Nordic cuisine from the 2004 New Nordic Food Manifesto to present-day and future-forward interpretations.
The soundscape will also be presented as part of an upcoming exhibition at the National Nordic Museum in Seattle in November 2025. More details to follow.
Concept & Composition: Jens L. Thomsen
Photography: Ina Wesenberg / The National Museum, Norway