SOI_School Of Imagination

The School of Imagination (SOI) emerged in 2022. This project is based on a shared commitment to non-hierarchical, transformative, and context-driven educational practices that are rooted in dialogue and the
lived realities of learners. Central to SOI’s approach is the Indigenous Sindhi method of social engagement, Mach Kachehri, which is a participatory gathering where everybody shares stories and
discusses community matters. It is a pedagogical tool for exploring the intersections of class, gender, and means of production. By integrating Kachehri into its methodology, SOI facilitates alternative educational
practices that prioritise inclusivity, critical reflexivity, and social justice.
As a transdisciplinary educational centre, SOI investigates the intersections of artistic research and decolonial pedagogy, creating spaces for learners to collaboratively rethink knowledge production and challenge enduring colonial legacies. The project’s foundation lies in a series of Kachehri sessions with local communities, foregrounding participatory dialogue as both a pedagogical and social engagement strategy. Through its collaboration with the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF), SOI aims to develop community-driven educational frameworks that emphasise long-term institutional engagement and transformative learning practices.