A little History of the Sikhs: Reflections and Innovative Practice from a Decade of Work Growing from a Small Local Community Initiative in London

Abstract

A little History of the Sikhs brings alive Sikh, Punjab and North Indian history found in museums, institutions, and within the public realm in European cities and shapes how residents from the Indian subcontinent can access, appreciate, and draw confidence from the stories we present of individuals, events, and artefacts that are accessed in the cities in Europe we call home. In this session, the founder, Rav Singh, will share examples of work that grew from being a visitor who brought audiences to engage with museums to now being a partner and co-curator of exhibitions with Historic Royal Palaces, a mentor at the London Festival of Architecture and a guide at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Presenters

Rav Singh
Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm, London, City of, United Kingdom

Details

Presentation Type

Innovation Showcase

Theme

2025 Special Focus—Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums: Engines of Innovation and Social Participation

KEYWORDS

Voices, Partnerships, Community, Engagement, Partnerships