Data Visualization

After Delhi and Mumbai, Karachi is home to the region’s largest and most diverse art scene. Due to the lack of formal documentation, this fact has never been highlighted with confidence. KBT’s seminal research in the form of Karachi Art Directory (KAD) attempts to investigate the nuance of this fact and paves the way to understanding the scale and mélange of art practices that exist within the city.

The Karachi Art Directory project commenced in June 2016, launching KAD in 2019 digitally. Its research through summer internship programs has continued except during Covid years. Art students from 3rd and 4th years have compiled and updated comprehensive and inclusive information on members with an active art practice. To ensure the veracity of the data, triangulation was used as a validation strategy. Both primary and secondary sources of data were utilized for information. Where information was missing or lacking, available data was used. A panel of experts reviewed the researched data to ensure transparency and authenticity of information and the research process.