In this episode, we speak to architect Sofia Karim about her work as an architect and also as an activist. She talks about her move into art-activism after the imprisonment of her uncle, the renowned photographer Shahidul Alam. Since that moment, Sofia has dedicated much of her career to art-activism, campaigning for the release of political prisoners worldwide.

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Sofia Karim is an architect based in London. Her practice combines architecture, visual art and activism. She campaigns for the release of political prisoners across India and Bangladesh. Her work has been exhibited at venues including Tate Modern (London), V&A (London), Coventry Cathedral (UK), The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum (UK), CCLM (Chile), Museo Franklin Rawson (Argentina), Rubin Museum (NY), Wrightwood 659 (Chicago) and Documenta 15 (Steidl/ Kunsthaus Göttingen).

Learn more about Sofia’s work here.