Mumtaz Hammad works across urban planning, sound design, and writing to explore spatial justice, cultural preservation, and community-centered mapping. They hold an M.S. in Urban Planning from Columbia University's GSAPP and an M.A. in South Asian Studies from UT Austin.
Their trans-disciplinary practice investigates how community spaces are located, interpellated, and experienced through processes of planning, performance, and sonic composition.
Their writings have been published in EFNIKS, Spy Kids Review, URBAN Magazine, Cordite Magazine, and Rest for Resistance.
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BINARY DEATH 20XX: Interdisciplinary All-Trans Art Show and Exhibition
All-Trans Art Exhibition
2017
Role: Gallery Assistant, Featured Poet
Organizers: Local queer and trans artist collective
Venue: SUPERFUN, Gainesville, FloridaProject Description
A multimedia art show and exhibition organized and curated by local queer and trans artists, featuring visual artwork, live performances, and soundscapes. My contributions included gallery setup assistance and a live poetry reading, supporting a community-centered exhibition creating space for trans artistic expression.
Exhibition Support
- Gallery installation and spatial design assistance
- Coordination with exhibition organizers on layout and logistics
- Technical setup for multiple media formats (visual art, performance, sound)
Artistic Contribution
Conducted live poetry reading addressing [themes if you remember: trans embodiment, futurity, resistance, etc.], documented on YouTube. The reading engaged with the exhibition's themes of trans existence, resistance, and worldmaking.
Community Impact
This all-trans exhibition created vital cultural space in a region with limited institutional support for trans artists. The collective organizing model demonstrated grassroots approaches to cultural production and community care through art-making.
→ Watch Poetry Performance Documentation
Skills: Gallery installation • Exhibition coordination • Live poetry performance • Community organizing • Trans cultural work