Artist Bio
NUM is an interdisciplinary duo formed by Maryam Sirvan and Milad Bagheri in 2010, originally from northern Iran. Their work spans electroacoustic music, sound art, and multimedia installations. Over the years, they have developed a unique approach to audio-visual compositions by integrating digital signal processing and data manipulation. Their artistic practice has taken them to various festivals, art residencies, and exhibitions across West Asia, Europe, and Canada. Since 2021, they have been based in Calgary, where they continue to explore and contribute to the local music community through innovative sound art.
Milad Bagheri, born in 1984, is an Iranian music technologist, sound artist, composer, and audio engineer currently residing in Calgary, Canada. He holds a Master of Music in Sonic Arts from the University of Calgary, a Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology from Tbilisi State Conservatory, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Guilan University.
Bagheri's artistic focus is on designing hybrid interactive sonic arts systems that integrate multidisciplinary elements. His work has earned notable accolades, including the Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES), the ERASMUS scholarship, and the Radio Lab prize presented by The Wire and CTM festival. Within NUM, he serves as producer, composer, sound artist, and sound engineer.
Maryam Sirvan, born in 1986, is an Iranian sound artist, vocalist, and composer based in Calgary, Canada. She explores innovative realms by blending noise, processed voice, and electronics. Within NUM, Sirvan fulfills diverse roles, including composer, sound artist, vocalist, guitarist, and flautist. Her solo work includes three albums released on international record labels such as The Committee for Sonic Research (UK) and Past Inside the Present (US). Sirvan has received recognition, support, and commissions from prestigious organizations like Deutschlandfunk Kultur (Germany) and the Media Arts Committee (Canada).
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