User:Medhavigandhi

Hello!

I produce visually rich, narrative driven cultural publications (online/print) and stories, for public audiences. I've been working to build public engagement with the arts, culture & heritage since 2009 when I founded Happy Hands Foundation and later through The Heritage Lab.

I frequently engage with GLAMs on using Wiki as part of their strategic programming

I've worked with institutions and non-profits globally on audience development and community engagement through art-based storytelling and believe strongly in the transformative power of art and open knowledge.

Wiki-Work

I edit Wikipedia articles about women in the arts, and about South Asian cultural movements.

Currently working on: India in 25 Stubs, a photo book/zine project for Wiki's 25th birthday.

Other

Art+Feminism (till September 2024).

Mentor, ReShape (a marginalized-knowledge program by Wikimedia DE) 2023

I like working with youth (around the world) on cultural heritage based editathons and GLAM projects

Wiki Loves Museums, India (2022-24) photo upload campaigns and an open knowledge fellowship

Advocacy for Wiki partnerships in South Asian GLAMs

Part of the Grants Committee for the SAARC region.

Interests

Museums, Digital Heritage, #OpenGLAM