Mumtaz Hammad


Mumtaz Hammad is a trans-disciplinary scholar, audio designer, poet, and urban planner. They hold an M.S. in Urban Planning from GSAPP at Columbia University, after receiving their previous M.A. in South Asian Studies from UT Austin.

Their work engages with spatial justice, nightlife design, intercultural planning, liquid infrastructure, and how cultural spaces are located and interpellated in processes of urban planning.

Their writings have been previously published in EFNIKS, Spy Kids Review, URBAN Magazine, Cordite Magazine, and Rest for Resistance. CV may be provided upon request.

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BPM X DOA PRESENT: THE FIFTH ASCENSION WITH TATI AU MIEL AND EMBACI

The Fifth Ascension
Curated in 2022
A collaborative, multimedia, and underground installation located in an abandoned water drainage area in the heart of Austin, Texas. This show featured two international headliners Tati Au Miel and Embaci, with underground accolade with work published by NON Worldwide and Fact Magazine. Two additional local headliners– Lucia Beyond and Nudo, showcased avant-garde artistry rooted in Texas. 

I designed, built, and collaborated on the sonic, visual, and spatial design for this show with a local Texan collective of audiovisual artists, known as B.P.M. Flier artwork by Eric Hernandez and visual installation by Connie Pico and BPM Collective.