Martin Zebracki

Professor Martin Zebracki is a critical human geographer at the University of Leeds, holding the position of Professor of Human Geography and Social Inclusion within the School of Geography, Faculty of Environment. His research focuses on intersections of public art, sexuality, queer theory, digital culture, and social inclusion, with a particular emphasis on LGBTQ+ communities. He leads initiatives such as the AHRC-funded Queer Memorials project and the CARED project on community art and disaster recovery. Zebracki also holds leadership roles in equality and inclusion at Leeds and chairs the Royal Geographical Society’s Space, Sexualities and Queer Research Group.

Education: BSc, MSc, and PhD in Human Geography from Utrecht University (2005–2012), with postgraduate studies at the University of Florida. Professional roles include Lecturer (2013–2018) and Associate Professor (2018–2023) before his current professorship.

Research interests include queer memorials, public art’s role in social inclusion, and digital geographies. Notable projects include Queer Memorials: International Comparative Perspectives and PRIDE in the Field, which developed LGBTQ+ inclusive fieldwork guidelines. His work bridges academia with creative sectors, policy, and activism.

Publications span cultural geography, queer theory, and public art, including co-authored books like Public Art Encounters and The Everyday Practice of Public Art. He frequently speaks at global institutions and collaborates internationally on artivist methodologies for climate justice.

Grants include ESRC Impact Acceleration Awards and AHRC funding. Awards include Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Supervises PhD students on topics like queer citizenship, LGBTQ+ fieldwork, and public art evaluation.