See all of our newslettersIf you hear something, free something is a public sound project by Chloë Bass, presented by Creative Time and MTA Arts & Design. Although Bass is no stranger to public work, this is her first time operating through sound. “I’ve lived in New York my entire life, and for me, the place where you reach the most people has always been public transit,” she tells Observer. Bass’s intervention is radically ephemeral, and through its very transience, it confronts the daily chaos of New York’s public transit system—exposing its confusing, often miscommunicated nature. To foster a more accessible and inclusive environment, Bass’s sonic work plays in multiple languages—English, Spanish, Arabic, Bangla, Haitian Kreyòl and Mandarin—mirroring the cultural and linguistic diversity that defines New York City.