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Mitchell Akiyama is an Assistant Professor of Visual Studies at the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto. His interdisciplinary work bridges sound art, urban studies, and sensory experience, engaging with themes of activism, media theory, and cultural history. Akiyama holds a PhD in Communications from McGill University and an MFA from Concordia University.
Education:
- PhD in Communications, McGill University
- MFA, Concordia University
His research explores sound as a medium for interrogating urban environments, technological ethics, and sensory perception. Notable works include installations challenging conventional historiography and compositions addressing noise activism. Articles published in venues like Leonardo Music Journal and ISEA reflect his focus on sonic narratives and data sonification.
His artistic practice spans film scores, sound installations, and exhibitions at institutions like Raster-Noton Records and Gendai Gallery. Current research interests include the politics of frequency in urban space and the role of sound in mediating cultural memory.
