Postcolonial Ecologies at The Drawing Room, London

Postcolonial Ecologies at The Drawing Room, London

The Land Sings Back, an exhibition showing works of thirteen artists of South Asian, African, and Caribbean heritage at The…

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by Samar F Zia
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Review of Saba Husain’s Solo ‘Gardens of Memory’

Review of Saba Husain’s Solo ‘Gardens of Memory’

The Land Sings Back (catalog), Drawing Room, Tannery Arts (2025), 3. Tannery Arts, 12. Manjot Kaur, Work Statement, Tannery Arts,…

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The burden and lightness of Artificial Intelligence

The burden and lightness of Artificial Intelligence

Recently I was asked at a local university about the future of art and creativity in the age of Artificial…

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by Niilofur Farrukh
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Soft Power: A Profile of Zohra Husain

Soft Power: A Profile of Zohra Husain

When Zohra Husain opened Chawkandi Art gallery, in September of 1985, it was the era of Ali Imam’s Indus Gallery.…

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The Karachi Collective

Critical Dialogue on Art, Design & Culture

The Karachi Collective (TKC), established in 2020 as a digital platform, aims to foster creative research and meaningful documentation rooted in Karachi’s vibrant cultural landscape.

While initially centered on this dynamic city—renowned for its layered histories, diverse languages, and artistic expressions—TKC’s scope has progressively extended beyond Karachi to encompass South Asia and its diaspora. This expansion reflects a commitment to forging connections across regional histories, traditions, and contemporary practices.

By inviting artists, writers, designers, and researchers from varied disciplines, TKC cultivates an interdisciplinary dialogue that explores material culture, memory, and identity.

Emphasizing both critical inquiry and creative experimentation, the platform champions diverse methodologies such as autoethnography and embodied knowledge. The Karachi Collective aspires to be a space where regional voices converge, inspiring new perspectives and fostering collaborations that challenge boundaries and enrich understanding across cultural and geographical boundaries.

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  2. Hanif, S. (2003). Better opportunities do not mean better art. The Herald.
  3. Farrukh, N. (2020). Unpacking The Relationship Between The Creator and The Collector: A Beautiful Despair: The Art and Life of Meher Afroz Discussion [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved September 1, 2025, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZpQgXP2MMY
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  8. Ismail, A. (2020). A Beautiful Despair: The Art and Life of Meher Afroz (N. Farrukh, Ed.) [Print]. Lahore: Le’Topical Pvt Ltd.
  9. Burns, C. (2011, October 14). Too much too young? The Art Newspaper.
  10. Reporter, G. S. (2022, October 20). Charles Saatchi: the man who reinvented art. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2011/jul/10/charles-saatchi-british-art-yba
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  12. Ali, A. (2023, September 24). EXHIBITION: LOCATING THE SELF. DAWN.COM. https://www.dawn.com/news/1777201
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  14. Khan, A. A., & Khan, A. A. (2025, May 13). The risky business of art authentication | The Karachi Collective. The Karachi Collective | Critical Dialogue on Art, Design and Culture. https://thekarachicollective.com/the-risky-business-of-art-authentication/
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