We talk with Kenyan born and Brooklyn based 2017 Forbes 30under30 artist Tahir Carl Karmali. Tahir's work has developed from an interest in contemporary identities shaped by an economic, geopolitical, and social system. He draws from his personal experiences to create narratives and concepts inspired by these communities. Tahir combines digital photography, photocopying, collage, and portraiture with paper making to explore these concepts.

We discuss his journey as a young person growing up in Nairobi, to where he is today, pivoting around careers as he finally ended up doing what he loves as an artist. We talk about the role of art in addressing social issues and the obstacles facing youth who want to pursue art and any 'unpredictable' careers. Discussing how to balance economic, psychological and emotional fulfilment.

Show notes & links:
Tahir's website - http://tahirk.com/
Tahir's Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/tacaka/?hl=en
Artist in residency programs :
 http://www.strathnairn.com.au/artist-in-residence/
http://www.megalo.org/residency-program/
https://www.sydneyartspace.com/residencies/
https://sydneycontemporary.com.au/glenfiddich/
https://creative.vic.gov.au/funding-and-support/programs/creative-learning-partnerships/artists-in-schools

Futures Collective Podcast

Episode 2: with Forbes 30under30 artist Tahir Carl Karmali

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From the scum of the great water, after the dredge, in the sludge, shiny happy little toys did remain.

Many years passed. ..

Disguised as just another plaything, the toys arrived, in boxes, sweet little glittery pills, shiny, sparkling, addictive.. Here a chorus from a Boston séance. There, a boxcar shampoo hook, sleepy Athens, Georgia style. Everywhere, cold Wire synth washes, sprinkles, jabs and prefab lilts sprouting. Stories from before, during and after the days of the great plains. Decidedly New Wave..

Executives played with the toys, they played and played, soon they became alive and broke rank, exploding with mischievous energy, sparking, fizzlin, and taking the suits down with 'em.

"Infectious, bizarre, wonky tunes" - MCR Radio

“This is a cracking track” Rob and Callum – If There’s Hell Below podcast on ‘Hiawatha’.

'A big big tune from a great band' - Matt Barnes - Haggerston radio DJ on 'Didn't do'.

"A melting pot of musical fusion that is just as tasty as it sounds" - Dale, Peanut Mixtape
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www.instagram.com/rosstoys
www.twitter.com/executivetoys
https://www.facebook.com/ExecutiveToysBand/

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