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Explore culture, identity, and creativity with DominAsian Magazine. Discover bold stories, inspiring interviews, and fresh perspectives celebrating the South Asian diaspora and redefining the narrative.

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Who Said South Asian Men Couldn't Be Alt? A one-to-one with Humza Syed
Q&A with Humza Syed: The creative director and stylist pushing the boundaries of South Asian men.
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Afzal Khan of ‘Aapne Zine’ on Reclaiming the Lost Internet of British-Pakistani Youth
Q&A with Bradistani Archivist Afzal Khan on reclaiming the Lost Internet of British-Pakistani Youth
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What Jhumka? 
Introducing Maison Megh: an experimental silver fashion house that merges art, emotion, and engineered form.
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Santosh: A film exposing flawed and violent systems in India
  British-Indian documentary filmmaker Sandhya Suri makes her debut into feature film starring Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar as the protagonists. The...
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DominAsian Recommends: Shining a Light on South Asian Creativity and Culture
This weeks recommendations from the DominAsian team.
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Meet Keya Saxena: The Director Reimagining the Diaspora
Keya Saxena’s journey as a storyteller is one that prioritises community, authenticity, and a fearless approach to creating meaningful work.
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Volume 004: Vision & Void
Explore the tension between utopia's dreams of harmony and abundance, and dystopia's nightmares of decay and control.
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Laying With Love
Love isn’t defined by culture or expectations—it’s about respect, authenticity, and knowing your own worth.
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South Asian Jewellery: From Tradition to Trend and Back Again
South Asian jewellery and traditions are beautiful expressions of culture and history that deserve appreciation and respect.
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Sartorial Roots: The Modern Interpretation of the Banjara Aesthetic
Fashion blends modern aesthetics with ancient elements, with Banjara-inspired designs honouring tradition and free spirit.
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Repair, Reimagine, Repeat: The New Wave of Indian Fashion with Rkive
Rkive City is transforming fashion with a focus on sustainability. It revives denim through repair and heritage techniques for timeless design.
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Perfection, Dissociation and Diversity: Barbie Beyond the Doll
On Barbie being the epitome of flawless, Mattel’s response to diversity and the stereotypes it carries along.
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Feminist Threads of Gold: The Jewellery Which Ties Me to a Strong Line of Ancestors
A defence of gold jewellery as fashion, culture, and financial security for South Asian women.
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Whispers of Belonging
Trying to find the echoes of home in distant lands.
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Shivani Sen: The Fusion of Sound, Soul, and Self-Expression
Shivani Sen blurs the line between the traditional and the contemporary, crafting a sound and poetic style that delicately balances her Indian roots with...
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Bite of South Asia: Seared Paneer With Sri Lankan Inspired Sauce
Following along as Chef Janishq teaches us how to prepare this veg. dish.
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The Accountants: A Collaboration of Communication and Culture
Adolescents from China & India clash over culture, tech & expectations, making the search for purpose tougher than it seems.
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Nurturing Your Green Thumb This 420
Nothing stimulates the mind like a particularly leafy green plant. Artists, poets, musicians, writers, creators: loved by many, we hope to see you indulge...
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Ignorance is piss: What place does ignorance have in today's society? If any?
Ignorance isn’t lack of info but choosing to ignore it. Awareness and action shape our future—ignorance is a choice.
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Episode 1, Music Monday: Renao
With a mic and two cameras we walked into a bedroom dreamscape and sat down with South Asian singer songwriter Renao in his creative sanctuary.
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About Volume 003: Myriad of Mirrors
Within this post you will find an extensive description of the theme alongside 24 prompts to help spark inspiration as to what to create and submit.
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Deevia Patel: A Soul Alliance with Classical Indian Art
Deevia Patel’s art preserves Indian heritage, blending mythology and nostalgia to create vivid, immersive paintings.
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Hadiyah Hussain - Letters from Hadiyah
Hadiyah Hussain’s designs weave culture, migration, and heritage into vibrant textiles, celebrating diversity and empowerment.
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Karanjee Singh Gaba: The Face of Fashion Changing Landscapes
Karanjee embraces cultural adaptation, Sikh expression, and unity through fashion, believing that merging cultures create beauty.
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My Grandmother Is My Favourite Fashion Designer
Sameen honours her grandmother Ami Gee, a trailblazer in fashion who embodied South Asian creativity and resilience.
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Yasmeen Fathima: Embracing Intersectionality
Yasmeen Fathima explores identity, the body & diaspora through art, reclaiming space & embracing intersectionality.
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Jay Mitra: Promises of a Punk Poet
Jay Mitra, artist, music journalist, and punk poet, masterfully weaves words on identity, the Desi experience, anger, and love.
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Bindi Wearing White Girls
Cultural appropriation sparks deep emotions—diaspora voices fiercely protect traditions, grappling with pride, pain, and identity.
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Sapphic Softness: Shaz & Amirah
Shaz & Amirah’s love defies odds—tender, resilient, and destined. A story of courage, community, and unwavering devotion.
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About Volume 002: The New Generation
Discover what can be found inside of Volume 002: The Generation
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