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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MAS’ TOUCH BECOME BIND SEEK: A QUEER DIALOGUE
Group Exhibition
2018
Role: Exhibition Assistant, Featured Artist
Curator: Liz Herold
Venue: 4MOST Art Gallery
Theme: Queer DialogueProject Description
An exhibition centering dialogue between queer people, curated by 4MOST Art Gallery. My contributions included exhibition setup assistance, original visual works, and an accompanying soundscape composition, creating multisensory environment for queer conversation and connection.
Artistic Contributions
- Original visual artworks with watercolor pens and 7”x11” canvas paper depicting queer affects.
- Soundscape composition designed to activate exhibition space and facilitate contemplative engagement
- Live poetry performance
- Exhibition installation and spatial design assistance
Curatorial Engagement
The exhibition focused on creating space for queer dialogue and community-building through art. My multidisciplinary contributions (visual + sonic) supported the exhibition's goal of creating immersive environment for connection and conversation.
Community Role
This work supported 4MOST Art Gallery's mission of centering LGBTQ+ artists and creating accessible cultural programming in Gainesville's queer community.
Skills: Visual art production • Sound composition • Exhibition installation • Community engagement • Multidisciplinary practice