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Latest Artistic Research & Project Developments

Video archive showcasing Hugo Paquete's current artistic research, recent festival presentations, and ongoing projects in sonic media art and algorithmic composition.

Featured Video Content

Current Projects & Festival Presentations

  • Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes - Algorithmic composition processes and granular synthesis development at Absonus Lab
  • Irradia Festival 2025 Preparation - Radio art broadcast setup and spatial sound optimization
  • Arte e Tecnologia Residency - Studio work at Antigo Presídio da Trafaria for Festival PERIPHERA 2025
  • Multichannel Spatial Compositions - 48-channel speaker orchestra preparations and Zirkonium software workflows

Technical Research & Development

  • Algorithmic Composition Systems - Real-time generative music processes and custom software development
  • Spatial Sound Design - Ambisonics and multichannel audio spatialization techniques
  • Granular Synthesis Research - Micro-sound manipulation and texture creation methodologies
  • Interactive Systems - Motion capture integration and real-time data sonification

International Presentations & Collaborations

  • ZKM | Hertz-Lab - Research residency documentation and institutional collaborations
  • Ars Electronica - Festival participation and international media art presentations
  • Academic Conferences - Research paper presentations and scholarly contributions
  • Cross-Disciplinary Projects - Collaborations with choreographers, visual artists, and researchers

Absonus Lab Research Environment

  • Studio Documentation - Creative workspace and technical setup at Absonus Lab
  • Equipment & Software - Custom tools and commercial systems integration
  • Research Methodologies - Artistic research practices and experimental approaches
  • Collaborative Sessions - Team projects and interdisciplinary research development

Video Content Keywords & Technical Information

Primary Themes: Algorithmic Music, Spatial Composition, Post-Techno Aesthetics, Critical Sound Studies, Artistic Research, Sonic Materiality

Technical Processes: Real-time Algorithmic Composition, Granular Synthesis, Multichannel Spatialization, Data Sonification, Interactive Systems, Custom Software Development

Research Context: PhD Artistic Research, Absonus Lab Directorship, CIAC Research Affiliate, International Festival Circuit, Academic Conference Presentations

Video Production Details

  • Format: 4K UHD (3840x2160) / 1080p Full HD
  • Duration: Continuous background loop (30-60 second segments)
  • Content Type: Artistic Process Documentation, Performance Excerpts, Studio Sessions
  • Audio: Original Compositions by Hugo Paquete / Atmospheric Soundscapes
  • Access: Public documentation for research and educational purposes

Related Projects & Research Areas

Ongoing Research Cycles

  • Dark Energy Synthesis - Album cycle exploring unseen energies and acoustic phenomena
  • Algorithmic Systems - Custom software for generative composition
  • Spatial Sound Research - Multichannel audio and immersive environments
  • International Presentations - Festival and conference participation

Video Accessibility & Educational Value

This video documentation serves as educational resource for:

  • Artistic research methodologies in sonic media
  • Technical processes in algorithmic composition
  • Spatial sound design and multichannel audio
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration practices
  • Contemporary electronic music production
  • Media art festival presentation standards

Contact & Collaboration Information

For research collaborations, festival presentations, or educational use of video materials:

  • Email: paquetehugo@gmail.com
  • Website: https://hugopaquete.com
  • Research Profile: https://www.up.pt/enrede/alfa/hugo-paquete/
  • Institutional Affiliation: ZKM | Hertz-Lab Former Resident


Hugo Paquete, PhD | News & Calendar - Festival Selections, Residencies, Presentations

Hugo Paquete, PhD - News & Calendar Updates

Academic Profile and Professional Updates

Hugo Paquete is a sonic media artist and researcher with recent professional achievements including festival selections, artist residencies, and international presentations. This page provides current news updates and an event calendar for upcoming projects and presentations.

Research Areas and Current Focus

  • Algorithmic Composition and Granular Synthesis Research
  • Spatial Sound Design and Acousmatic Music
  • Interactive Systems and Post-Techno Aesthetics
  • Critical Sound Studies and Sonic Philosophy
  • Artistic Research Methodologies
  • International Festival Presentations
  • Artist Residency Programs
  • Radio Art and Broadcast Projects
  • Academic Conference Presentations
  • Collaborative Sound Projects

Academic Affiliations and Professional Networks

Hugo Paquete is the Founding Director of Absonus Lab and maintains research affiliations with CIAC (Research Center for Arts and Communication), iAlab Sensoria, and BARN (Biofeedback Art Research Network). His professional activities span international festival circuits, artist residency programs, and academic conference presentations.

Recent Professional Achievements

Recent achievements include selection for Irradia Festival 2025 with "Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes," Arte e Tecnologia artistic residency at Festival PERIPHERA 2025, and ongoing research presentations at international venues. These projects continue Paquete's investigation into algorithmic processes, spatial sound, and critical listening practices.

Current and Upcoming Projects

Current work includes the development of new compositions at Absonus Lab, preparation for festival presentations in Portugal and Brazil, and ongoing artistic research into post-techno aesthetics and algorithmic composition. Upcoming events feature spatial sound works, radio art broadcasts, and interactive installations.

Technical Approaches in Current Work

Paquete's current work employs advanced techniques including real-time algorithmic composition, granular synthesis, multichannel spatialization, and interactive system design. His research integrates technological innovation with critical theory, examining the materiality of digital sound and its philosophical implications in contemporary contexts.

Contact Information

For inquiries, collaborations, or presentations: paquetehugo@gmail.com | +351 919 396 727 | https://hugopaquete.com

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Detailed News and Event Information

Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes at Irradia Festival 2025

The acousmatic composition "Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes" has been selected for presentation at Irradia Festival 2025, an international event dedicated to contemporary sound and radio art. The festival takes place from October 16-19, 2025, with broadcasts on Universitária FM stations in Fortaleza and Vitória, Brazil, plus online streaming.

Arte e Tecnologia Residency at Festival PERIPHERA 2025

Hugo Paquete has been selected for the Arte e Tecnologia artistic residency in Trafaria, Portugal, running from October 6-26, 2025. The residency culminates in a public presentation at Festival PERIPHERA 2025 from November 14-16, 2025, featuring new work developed at the historical Antigo Presídio da Trafaria building.

Hugo Paquete, PhD | News & Calendar - Festival Selections, Residencies, Presentations

Hugo Paquete, PhD - News & Calendar Updates

Academic Profile and Professional Updates

Hugo Paquete is a sonic media artist and researcher with recent professional achievements including festival selections, artist residencies, and international presentations. This page provides current news updates and an event calendar for upcoming projects and presentations.

Research Areas and Current Focus

  • Algorithmic Composition and Granular Synthesis Research
  • Spatial Sound Design and Acousmatic Music
  • Interactive Systems and Post-Techno Aesthetics
  • Critical Sound Studies and Sonic Philosophy
  • Artistic Research Methodologies
  • International Festival Presentations
  • Artist Residency Programs
  • Radio Art and Broadcast Projects
  • Academic Conference Presentations
  • Collaborative Sound Projects

Academic Affiliations and Professional Networks

Hugo Paquete is the Founding Director of Absonus Lab and maintains research affiliations with CIAC (Research Center for Arts and Communication), iAlab Sensoria, and BARN (Biofeedback Art Research Network). His professional activities span international festival circuits, artist residency programs, and academic conference presentations.

Recent Professional Achievements

Recent achievements include selection for Irradia Festival 2025 with "Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes," Arte e Tecnologia artistic residency at Festival PERIPHERA 2025, and ongoing research presentations at international venues. These projects continue Paquete's investigation into algorithmic processes, spatial sound, and critical listening practices.

Current and Upcoming Projects

Current work includes the development of new compositions at Absonus Lab, preparation for festival presentations in Portugal and Brazil, and ongoing artistic research into post-techno aesthetics and algorithmic composition. Upcoming events feature spatial sound works, radio art broadcasts, and interactive installations.

Technical Approaches in Current Work

Paquete's current work employs advanced techniques including real-time algorithmic composition, granular synthesis, multichannel spatialization, and interactive system design. His research integrates technological innovation with critical theory, examining the materiality of digital sound and its philosophical implications in contemporary contexts.

Contact Information

For inquiries, collaborations, or presentations: paquetehugo@gmail.com | +351 919 396 727 | https://hugopaquete.com

News

Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes" Curated for the CMMR 2025 Sounding Future 3D AudioSpace

 Hugo Paquete's immersive acousmatic work, "Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes," has been officially selected and curated for the Sounding Future 3D AudioSpace. This platform is a featured event of the prestigious 17th International Symposium on Computer Music Multidisciplinary Research (CMMR 2025).

Hosted by University College London under the theme "Sound, Music: Space, Place," CMMR 2025 provides the perfect academic and artistic context for Paquete's groundbreaking piece. The symposium's focus on spatial audio and sonic environments aligns seamlessly with the core concepts of the composition.

"Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes" plunges the listener into a world where rhythm behaves not as a steady pulse, but as a dynamic, unstable, and complex system. Crafted through advanced algorithmic processes and granular synthesis at Absonus Lab, the piece builds immersive sonic environments where percussive traces flicker, swarm, and decay in a captivating dance of sound.

By drawing inspiration from post-techno's fascination with asymmetry and structural collapse, Paquete effectively co-composes with these unstable systems. The result is a listening experience that is both physically visceral and intellectually charged—a profound study of time, perception, and the politics of sound organization.

We invite you to experience this unique exploration of rhythm and space on the official curated platform.

Experience the Piece:

Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes • Hugo Paquete - Track

Keywords: #HugoPaquete #DamataPaquete #CMMR2025 #SoundingFuture #AbsonusLAB #Electroacoustic #Acousmatic #AlgorithmicMusic #PostTechno #SoundArt #CuratedAudio

Hugo Paquete's "Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes" Selected for Prestigious Irradia Festival 2025

 Hugo Paquete's acousmatic work, "Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes," has been selected for the international Irradia Festival 2025. This esteemed festival is dedicated to the cutting edge of contemporary sound and radio art, showcasing pioneering artists from around the globe.

Scheduled for October 16-19, 2025, the festival will broadcast this immersive piece over the airwaves on Universitária FM 107.9 (Fortaleza) and Universitária FM 104.7 (Vitória), as well as via online streaming, bringing its intricate sound world to a wide audience.

"Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes" invites listeners on an auditory journey into a realm where rhythm transforms from a regular pulse into a dynamic and unpredictable force of nature. Developed through advanced algorithmic processes and granular synthesis at Absonus Lab, the piece constructs vast, immersive environments where percussive elements flicker, swarm, and decay like sonic weather.

Drawing from a post-techno aesthetic, Paquete engages in a co-composition with these volatile systems. The result is a profoundly visceral and intellectual listening experience that challenges conventional perceptions of time and interrogates the very politics of how sound is organized.

This selection places Hugo Paquete among an inspiring cohort of international sound artists and reaffirms his commitment to research-creation that pushes the boundaries of sonic materiality and critical listening.

Tune In & Explore:

Discover the Festival: Learn more about the innovative programming at Irradia Festival 2025:

https://www.irradiafestival.com/

Keywords: #IrradiaFestival #SoundArt #RadioArt #PostTechno #Acousmatic #AlgorithmicMusic #AbsonusLab #HugoPaquete

Selection for Arte e Tecnologia Residency & Festival PERIPHERA 2025

 Hugo Paquete's project has been selected for the Arte e Tecnologia artistic residency in Trafaria, Portugal. The residency will take place from October 6 to 26, 2025, culminating in a public presentation at Festival PERIPHERA 2025 from November 14 to 16.

The residency period will be dedicated to developing a new work at the Antigo Presídio da Trafaria, a renovated historical building providing studio space for artistic production.

This residency offers a focused period for research and creation, continuing an ongoing cycle of work that explores the intersections of sound, technology, and critical media practice.

Learn more about the festival:

https://trafariacriativa.art/

Keywords: AtmosphericHyperinstrument, FestivalPERIPHERA, TrafariaCriativa, HugoPaquete, AbsonusLab

Detailed News and Event Information

Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes at Irradia Festival 2025

The acousmatic composition "Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes" has been selected for presentation at Irradia Festival 2025, an international event dedicated to contemporary sound and radio art. The festival takes place from October 16-19, 2025, with broadcasts on Universitária FM stations in Fortaleza and Vitória, Brazil, plus online streaming.

Arte e Tecnologia Residency at Festival PERIPHERA 2025

Hugo Paquete has been selected for the Arte e Tecnologia artistic residency in Trafaria, Portugal, running from October 6-26, 2025. The residency culminates in a public presentation at Festival PERIPHERA 2025 from November 14-16, 2025, featuring new work developed at the historical Antigo Presídio da Trafaria building.

Hugo Paquete, PhD | News & Calendar - Festival Selections, Residencies, Presentations

Hugo Paquete, PhD - News & Calendar Updates

Academic Profile and Professional Updates

Hugo Paquete is a sonic media artist and researcher with recent professional achievements including festival selections, artist residencies, and international presentations. This page provides current news updates and an event calendar for upcoming projects and presentations.

Research Areas and Current Focus

  • Algorithmic Composition and Granular Synthesis Research
  • Spatial Sound Design and Acousmatic Music
  • Interactive Systems and Post-Techno Aesthetics
  • Critical Sound Studies and Sonic Philosophy
  • Artistic Research Methodologies
  • International Festival Presentations
  • Artist Residency Programs
  • Radio Art and Broadcast Projects
  • Academic Conference Presentations
  • Collaborative Sound Projects

Academic Affiliations and Professional Networks

Hugo Paquete is the Founding Director of Absonus Lab and maintains research affiliations with CIAC (Research Center for Arts and Communication), iAlab Sensoria, and BARN (Biofeedback Art Research Network). His professional activities span international festival circuits, artist residency programs, and academic conference presentations.

Recent Professional Achievements

Recent achievements include selection for Irradia Festival 2025 with "Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes," Arte e Tecnologia artistic residency at Festival PERIPHERA 2025, and ongoing research presentations at international venues. These projects continue Paquete's investigation into algorithmic processes, spatial sound, and critical listening practices.

Current and Upcoming Projects

Current work includes the development of new compositions at Absonus Lab, preparation for festival presentations in Portugal and Brazil, and ongoing artistic research into post-techno aesthetics and algorithmic composition. Upcoming events feature spatial sound works, radio art broadcasts, and interactive installations.

Technical Approaches in Current Work

Paquete's current work employs advanced techniques including real-time algorithmic composition, granular synthesis, multichannel spatialization, and interactive system design. His research integrates technological innovation with critical theory, examining the materiality of digital sound and its philosophical implications in contemporary contexts.

Contact Information

For inquiries, collaborations, or presentations: paquetehugo@gmail.com | +351 919 396 727 | https://hugopaquete.com

News

Hugo Paquete to Present Research on AI and Post-Techno at the "Urgencies" Sound and New Media Art Conference

 I am pleased to announce that my research paper, "Maximum Sound, Meta-Opera: Human-Machine Co-Agency and Post-Techno Aesthetics in the Age of AI," has been accepted for presentation at the upcoming international Explorations on Sound and New Media Art Conference. The event, themed "Urgencies," is organized by the CITAR Research Center and will take place from November 5–7, 2025, at the Auditório Ilídio Pinho in Porto.

My presentation is scheduled for Panel Sessions 4 on November 6, chaired by André Baltazar. The paper delves into the intersection of algorithmic composition, artificial intelligence, and contemporary music aesthetics. It explores the concept of a "meta-opera" where human and machine agencies collaborate, using a post-techno sensibility to interrogate new forms of sonic creation and the politics embedded within automated systems.

This year's conference gathers leading artists and thinkers to address pressing global issues, from environmental crises to geopolitical conflicts, through the lens of sound and new media. I am honored to share the stage with confirmed keynote speakers Steve Goodman (Kode9), Aura Satz, and Abbas Zahedi, whose pioneering work in sonic warfare, preemptive listening, and ecological grief powerfully aligns with the conference's urgent themes.

The "Urgencies" edition positions listening as a critical form of attention and a means to engage with contemporary challenges. My presentation contributes to this dialogue by examining how human-machine collaboration in art can reflect and critique our technologically mediated reality.

Conference Details:
  • Title: Explorations on Sound and New Media Art Conference: Urgencies
  • Dates: November 5 – 7, 2025
  • Location: Auditório Ilídio Pinho, Porto
  • My Session: Panel Sessions 4 (November 6, 4:00 – 6:00 PM), chaired by André Baltazar
  • Presentation: "Maximum Sound, Meta-Opera: Human-Machine Co-Agency and Post-Techno Aesthetics in the Age of AI"

For the full schedule, list of speakers, and more information, please visit the official conference website:

https://artes.porto.ucp.pt/en/art-center/conferencias/esnmac2025/about

Keywords: #HugoPaquete #SoundArt #NewMediaArt #AIArt #PostTechno #AlgorithmicArt #CITAR #UrgenciesConference #Porto

Hugo Paquete to Present "Sonic Sabotage" at the VII International IDEA Congress 2025

Hugo Paquete's provocative research proposal, "Sonic Sabotage: AI as a Disobedient Instrument in Post-Operatic Performance," has been officially accepted for presentation at the VII International IDEA Congress, organized by the Faculty of Arts of the University of Cuenca, Ecuador.

Hugo will present his research virtually (synchronous mode) during the congress, which takes place from December 1 to 3, 2025. The presentation will consist of a 15-minute talk followed by a 5-minute Q&A session, allowing for direct engagement with the international academic community.

This research critically examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping sound and performance arts, using his groundbreaking meta-opera project, "Negentropy: The Last Man in the Wasteland" (2024), as a central case study. Situated at the intersection of post-techno aesthetics and glitch theory, the work repurposes deepfake technology not for replication, but as a speculative tool of resistance. It directly challenges the aesthetic standardization imposed by algorithmic governance.

The project articulates an unstable acoustic ecology where collapse and excess act as deliberate compositional engines. This is achieved through an integrated system featuring:
  • An AI-generated libretto.
  • Real-time improvisation.
  • CO₂ modulation activated by biosensors.

Advancing a "negentropic epistemology," the research champions unpredictability and dissonance as vital agents for reclaiming sonic agency. It proposes a pathway toward "post-optimized" futures, pushing beyond the confines of platform capitalism and emotional engineering.

This presentation is developed through Hugo Paquete's affiliations with iAlab Sensoria (Universidade da Beira Interior) and the independent platform Absonus Lab, reflecting his ongoing commitment to interdisciplinary research at the frontiers of art, technology, and critical theory.

We look forward to sharing this exploration of AI-driven artistic disobedience at this international forum.

Call for Papers - 2025 - Congreso IDEA

Keywords: #HugoPaquete #IDEA2025 #IDEAcuenca #AIArt #SonicSabotage #PostOpera #PostTechno #SoundArt #Performance #Negentropy #AbsonusLab #iAlabSensoria #CriticalAI

Detailed News and Event Information

Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes at Irradia Festival 2025

The acousmatic composition "Rhythms of the Subatomic Landscapes" has been selected for presentation at Irradia Festival 2025, an international event dedicated to contemporary sound and radio art. The festival takes place from October 16-19, 2025, with broadcasts on Universitária FM stations in Fortaleza and Vitória, Brazil, plus online streaming.

Arte e Tecnologia Residency at Festival PERIPHERA 2025

Hugo Paquete has been selected for the Arte e Tecnologia artistic residency in Trafaria, Portugal, running from October 6-26, 2025. The residency culminates in a public presentation at Festival PERIPHERA 2025 from November 14-16, 2025, featuring new work developed at the historical Antigo Presídio da Trafaria building.

 
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Artist and researcher exploring post-digital aesthetics, sonic epistemologies, and the technological unconscious.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
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