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17-25 October 2026

Silence is the presence of everything

Hosted by Myubio collective

This project is now archived and was part of DDW23

Ricky van Broekhoven
In our contemporary world, where sound pollution is prevalent, 'Silence is the presence of everything' is an immersive installation that invites the visitor to reconnect to earth's natural soundscapes.

Soundsystem for silence

In our contemporary, post-industrial era, the audible impact of human activity is widespread, and places of true silence, undisturbed by sounds that are unrelated to earth’s acoustic system, have become increasingly scarce. We resort to noise-canceling headphones to shield ourselves from the noise pollution we ourselves create. Consequently, we've become disconnected from the natural acoustic environments that once enveloped us. Myubio opens the doors to their lab, bringing 'Silence is the presence of everything'. An installation that conjures sounds that emulate those found in nature, with spatial depth and intricate layering. It creates audible worlds that burgeon, transform, and gradually evolve, made possible through a custom built sound system comprising 96 distinct sound sources. It offers a pathway to rekindling our connection with the natural acoustic realm, urging us to listen and reevaluate it with fresh ears.

About Myubio collective

Myubio collective are transdisciplinary artists Rutger Muller, Nikolai Gillissen and Ricky van Broekhoven.

Partners

Sponsored by Silence is the presence of everything