28member

28member is a contemporary art and music project formed as a flexible collective centered on 28 participants. The project operates across disciplines, bringing together musicians, artists, performers, and designers to produce site-specific performances, recordings, and installations. Membership is fluid and typically rotates with each project, with a core group providing organizational structure while new collaborators are regularly invited. The name signals the approximate scale of participation, but the exact roster varies by commission.

Public activity emerged in the mid-2010s in Europe, with performances staged in galleries, theaters, and cultural venues. The collective emphasizes collaborative authorship over individual prominence, often distributing creative input and decision-making across participants. Formats range from live multi-channel performances to audiovisual installations and online releases.

The work blends experimental electronics, ambient textures, and collaborative improvisation, frequently incorporating prepared scores, field recordings, and interactive elements for audiences. The sound is often layered, dense, and intensely textural, with a focus on collective immersive experience rather than stand-alone solos.

Critics describe 28member as a cross-disciplinary project that challenges conventional genre boundaries and traditional band dynamics. Its projects are noted for their collaborative workflows, long-form structures, and site-responsive approach, appealing to audiences interested in contemporary art and experimental music.

The group has released several albums and presented installations through independent labels and arts organizations. Because participation is project-based, releases vary in personnel and concept from one endeavor to the next.