Thank you for your interest in contributing to the karachi collective.
Who can our contributors be at The Karachi Collective
writers | art critics
research scholars
filmmakers / photographers
The Karachi Collective is led by a passionate group of academics and practitioners from the fields of art and design. Our mission is to establish a premier online repository that fosters critical research and robust documentation in the fields of art, design, and craft, deeply rooted in South Asian heritage. While we focus on the local context, our lens remains regional and cross-cultural, aiming to bridge contemporary creative practices with their historical and cultural foundations.
Our blog serves as a vibrant platform to inspire artists, designers, writers, and cultural practitioners who are invested in the trajectory of creative and cultural discourse. Through original writing, visual storytelling, and research-based contributions, we aim to connect with a wide audience—from scholars and students to professionals and enthusiasts—via our website and social media channels.
We are always eager to expand our community of contributors. Whether you’re a meticulous researcher with a focus on South Asian textiles or crafts, a design thinker with R&D experience, or a writer who captures the nuances of culture, craft, or creativity with passion and precision—we’d love to hear from you.
If you see yourself aligned with our mission and values, and you are enthusiastic about contributing meaningfully to an evolving archive of critical dialogue and documentation, please reach out to us with a brief bio, samples of your work, and a topic proposal. Let’s collaborate to highlight and preserve the creative spirit of the region.
with
full name
short bio
topic/intent of contribution (250-300 words)
samples of at least two published articles (writers/scholars)
digital portfolio with 8 images (photographer)
two short videos (filmmakers)
Contributors can be from any part of the world as long as they are fulfilling the stated requirements.