The AICA Podcast, created and hosted by Mihaela Ion, is back with its second episode, featuring Niilofur Farrukh, a Karachi-based art interventionist and chair of AICA’s Censorship and Freedom of Expression Committee.
In this episode, we delve into the history of AICA in Pakistan, exploring how the country’s evolving socio-political landscape influences artistic expression and art criticism. We highlight the initiatives of AICA’s Censorship and Freedom of Expression Committee, which works to establish guidelines that support artists, cultural workers, and curators in navigating the challenges of limited freedom of speech, fostering a supportive environment for creative work in the face of censorship.
AICA, in collaboration with its international network, is actively developing a Censorship Toolkit to support cultural workers facing censorship challenges. In the podcast, Niilofur Farrukh presents a short version of the toolkit, which includes strategies for navigating censorship situations, highlights available resources, and promotes solidarity among artists, curators, art critics, and cultural practitioners.
This episode also focuses on the Karachi Biennale, exploring its rich cultural heritage and historical significance in the region. The discussion touches on the challenges the event has faced, including logistical and social hurdles, while highlighting the new curatorial concept that aims to reinforce the Biennale’s impact on both local and international art scenes. The Karachi Biennale, will open its doors to visitors on October 27 for two weeks and showcase art in five public spaces across Karachi.
You can find the podcast on AICA’s YouTube Channel and Website.
