Dan Ortiz Leizman’s research involves turning furniture and wearables into tactile speakers so that viewers can both hear and feel the sound. Their interdisciplinary research in sound, AI, and post-war culture and has been recognized through various grants including an ArtsAMP Faculty Impact Grant, an ARHU Faculty Advancement Grant, and a Clarvit Faculty and Graduate Research Fellowship. Recent shows include a solo show at IA&A at Hillyer, group exhibitions at the Cafritz Foundation, Studio Gallery, Maryland Art Place, and UMD Art Gallery, as well as screenings at the Chroma Arts Film Festival at Superblue Miami and the 2023 American College Dance Association conference in Los Angeles. Dan holds an MFA from the University of Maryland and a BA in Philosophy and Studio Art from Goucher College, and is currently a lecturer at the University of Maryland and Montgomery College.

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