This discussion was intended to be a critical review of the project, Women of Vaastukala to discuss the relevance of oral history recording as a way to account for all kinds of lost histories. The discourse also extends into looking closely at the first approach of disseminating an archival collection, and the need for public engagement in the form of an exhibition.
Discussants:
Sanghamitra Chatterjee is the Secretary of the Oral History Association of India and has several years of experience in the field of business and corporate archiving.
Vaissnavi Shukl is an Architect, Educator, and Podcast Host based out of Ahmedabad, India.
This discussion was hosted as a part of the exhibition, Vandalizing the Indian Atelier in Jul-Aug 2023 at Arthshila Ahmedabad.