Dr. Hiba Abdallah

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hiba Abdallah is a text-based artist whose work explores structural legacies and the futures of cities by researching the intersections of hospitality, agitation, communication, and productive frameworks for re-imagining public agency. She has created work across various media, ranging from public interventions and community projects to gallery exhibitions and publications. Abdallah spent a decade working with the artist collective Broken City Lab, a non-profit organization that fosters curiosity about locality, education, and creative practice while leading civic change. She has worked extensively throughout North America, creating site-specific projects that respond to the unique characteristics and challenges of the communities she engages with. Recent exhibitions and public projects include '100 Years Hereafter' at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, 'Everything Wanted to Tell' at Nuit Blanche Scarborough, and 'Rehearsing Disagreement' at MOCA Toronto.

Research Interests

Awards

#2017

Canadian Federation University Women’s Scholarship

2017-01-01
#2016

Social Sciences Humanities Research Council Canada

2016-01-01
#2015

Board Graduate Studies Research Scholarship

2015-01-01
#2012

Sobey Art Award Nomination, Long List Nomination Ontario

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of reference
  • Statement of intent
  • Writing sample
  • Curriculum Vitae
Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology