Following are the answers, you might be looking for regarding Karachi Art Directory project. If you have any other query or question feel free to email us on [email protected]
Minimum 2 solos and 4 group shows.
Should have trained under Ustaad (master truck artist), completed work on a truck and have command over at least one of the fields of truck art listed below:
- Phool Patti
- Chamak Patti
- Wood Work
- Cushion Work
- Calligraphy
Should have trained in calligraphy under an Ustaad (master) and or follow an Ustaad in Mashk (practice) and have command over at-least two out of the Khats listed below:
- Naskh
- Nastalikh – Lahori
- Natalikh – Delhalvi
- Thulth
- Khat-e- Diwani
- Riqa
- Khat-e- Farsi
Curated minimum 3 exhibitions.
3–4 years of active professional or independent practice, minimum 3 significant projects (artistic, editorial, commercial, research) and/or exhibitions.
3–4 years of research practice in archiving, visual arts, publications, architecture, design, or bibliography, including assisting authors, filmmakers, or historians.
Active for at least the past 3 years.
We are using the criteria of ICA – International Art Critics Association for selection to be listed in KAD. You qualify for KAD if you have written prolifically on art since 3 years and done any of the below:
- Have published 10 or more reviews.
- Have published 5 or more long essays.
- Published a book.
- Published 3 or more Monographs.
3–4 years of professional practice, at least 2 directed, produced, or co-produced documentary/short films, festival participation, and/or exhibition or media project experience.
Should be active currently.
Should be active currently.
Should be active currently.
Should be in active circulation.

