Haroon Mirza

Haroon Mirza is a British artist, born in 1977 in London, known for his interdisciplinary practice that merges sound, light, video, and sculpture to create immersive, sensory-rich installations. His work explores the boundaries between noise, music, and technology, challenging the traditional divisions between artistic disciplines. Mirza’s installations often use found objects, electronic equipment, and LED lights to create environments where sound and light interact with space in dynamic, unexpected ways.Mirza’s work is deeply rooted in the exploration of sound as both a physical and cultural phenomenon. He is interested in how sound influences perception and how it can be used to manipulate space and experience. In his installations, sound is often presented not just as an auditory experience but also as a visual and tactile one. His work can range from minimalist compositions to more complex pieces where multiple sensory elements converge, creating environments that immerse the viewer in both chaotic and harmonious arrangements of sound, light, and form.A key aspect of Mirza's practice is his use of feedback loops and the creation of systems that generate sound and light autonomously, often with minimal intervention from the artist. His 2011 piece The National Apavilion of Then and Now at the Venice Biennale, for instance, utilized an anechoic chamber where sound gradually built up and interacted with the space in a way that seemed to challenge the conventional limits of perception. Mirza often draws from a wide range of influences, from experimental music and electronic soundscapes to minimalist art and architecture.Haroon Mirza has exhibited his work internationally at major institutions such as the Tate Modern, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Venice Biennale, where he won the Silver Lion award in 2011. His work has been widely acclaimed for its ability to create multi-sensory experiences that engage audiences on both intellectual and emotional levels, prompting reflection on the relationships between art, sound, technology, and the environment.