Anton Iakhontov

Sound- / video- / visual artist, Patrick K.-H. (aka Anton Iakhontov) collages within the fields of sound installations, live and written acousmatic and animation (1,2), exercising the crossover appeal. Author of music / video for opera / drama / contemporary dance / post-dramatic theatre plays and performances as well as his own works in Russia, Austria, Germany and USA. He has had his music, video and performances presented in more than 200 festivals and series around the world, holding several international awards. Artistic director of Media-Studio / director of video research dept in Alexandrinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg. Founder and co-curator of the Floating Sound Gallery – the only venue for spatial sound in Russia (currently in St.Petersburg), organiser and curator of festivals and educational programs. Resides and works in Vienna / St.Petersburg.