Ishita Shah
Independent Researcher, Art, Architectural and Anthropological History and Theory, Designer, Historian, Curator
Trained as a designer and historian, my practice revolves around the idea of curating for culture. My work is situated at the intersection of design, history and education, with an intention to address the issues of representation through creative practices. Since 2017, I have been independently curating, designing and developing wide-range of projects with cultural organisations and community groups.
Currently, I am engaged in two curatorial exercises: archiving and publishing project on Works and Life at Biome Environmental Solutions, Bengaluru and Design Dialogues, a public engagement platform with The Courtyard. This year, I also curated a two-part exhibition series at National Centre for Biological Sciences titled, Lab Culture; and facilitated a site-specific public workshop on Oral History and Heritage Conservation in collaboration with INTACH Bengaluru.
Prior to this, I have been an educator at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, and the coordinator to the UNESCO Chair in Culture, Habitat and Sustainable Development (2016-18). At Srishti, I have co-developed the curriculum and taught courses for the postgraduate program in Heritage Design, Planning and Management; along with teaching a wide-range of subjects in research methodologies, critical writing and design.
I have also been the founding archivist, oral historian and project coordinator to setup India's first archive for architecture, planning and design, with CEPT University, Ahmedabad. I have worked as a researcher and writer with Royal Institute of British Architects (London), INSITE Magazine, SPADE India Research Cell and Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, Ahmedabad.
Phone: +91-7567103245
Address: Bengaluru, India
Currently, I am engaged in two curatorial exercises: archiving and publishing project on Works and Life at Biome Environmental Solutions, Bengaluru and Design Dialogues, a public engagement platform with The Courtyard. This year, I also curated a two-part exhibition series at National Centre for Biological Sciences titled, Lab Culture; and facilitated a site-specific public workshop on Oral History and Heritage Conservation in collaboration with INTACH Bengaluru.
Prior to this, I have been an educator at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, and the coordinator to the UNESCO Chair in Culture, Habitat and Sustainable Development (2016-18). At Srishti, I have co-developed the curriculum and taught courses for the postgraduate program in Heritage Design, Planning and Management; along with teaching a wide-range of subjects in research methodologies, critical writing and design.
I have also been the founding archivist, oral historian and project coordinator to setup India's first archive for architecture, planning and design, with CEPT University, Ahmedabad. I have worked as a researcher and writer with Royal Institute of British Architects (London), INSITE Magazine, SPADE India Research Cell and Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, Ahmedabad.
Phone: +91-7567103245
Address: Bengaluru, India
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In the process of documenting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the island, it is inevitable to know: what do the people of Srirangapatnam think about their inheritance? How do they engage with the historic sites on an everyday basis? What are the different local narratives associated, and how have they evolved over time?
There are many forms to the methodology of speaking to community members and retrieving answers to such inquiries. This workshop introduced the basics of oral history recording and interviewing for research, as well as established the do’s and don’ts of such an investigative exercise for a better ethical practice.
First two days of the workshop were facilitated in Bangalore. Next two days were dedicated to application and review of the skills, in practice at Srirangapatnam.
In the process of documenting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the island, it is inevitable to know: what do the people of Srirangapatnam think about their inheritance? How do they engage with the historic sites on an everyday basis? What are the different local narratives associated, and how have they evolved over time?
There are many forms to the methodology of speaking to community members and retrieving answers to such inquiries. This workshop introduced the basics of oral history recording and interviewing for research, as well as established the do’s and don’ts of such an investigative exercise for a better ethical practice.
First two days of the workshop were facilitated in Bangalore. Next two days were dedicated to application and review of the skills, in practice at Srirangapatnam.