Shaleen [She/Her]

Shaleen Wadhwana, a professional dedicated to the arts and heritage sector, has a strong academic background and diverse experience in the field.

With a Bachelor of Arts in History from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi, a Master of Arts in Art History from SOAS, London, and expertise in Art Appreciation from the National Museum Institute, Delhi, Shaleen also holds a certificate in International Cultural Heritage Law from the University of Geneva and is a Young India Fellow from Ashoka University.

She is actively engaged in writing, curating, and teaching about South Asian Art, History, Heritage, and Culture, aiming to bridge the gap between these subjects and a wider audience, drawing from her cross-sector experience.

Shaleen has held various roles in different organizations, including Chief Learner & Founder at 100 HowTos, growth consultant at Gallery Ark, visiting faculty member at MIT Institute of Design, and roles in education, curation, and consultancy in the arts, heritage, and cultural industry.

Her past experiences include positions such as cultural researcher at Dentsu Webchutney, art curator for OSMOSIS at TARQ, director of sales and strategy at Chemould Prescott Road, and roles in marketing, sales, curation, and education at renowned institutions like Vadehra Art Gallery, Heritage Transport Museum, The British Museum, and INTACH.

Shaleen's diverse background and extensive involvement in the arts and cultural sector reflect her passion for promoting and enriching understanding of art, history, and heritage.

Her academic achievements, combined with her hands-on experience in various facets of the industry, make her a valuable contributor to the field of arts and heritage.