aRTIVISM

Art that reclaims streets, stories, and public spaces.

ABOUT

Art is one of our strongest tools for change. It captures attention, stirs emotion, and can move people from passive agreement to active solidarity against street harassment.

At It’s Not A Compliment India, we use artivism—art + activism—to spark conversations about power, safety, and belonging in public spaces, and to imagine cities where everyone can move freely and with dignity.

Why Art + Activism?

Art reaches people where policies and statistics often cannot. It invites us to feel, not just to know.

By using visual art, installations, photography, and workshops, we:

Surface lived experiences of street harassment and discrimination in public spaces.
Connect communities across identities through shared stories and emotions.
Make complex ideas like intersectionality and consent tangible and accessible.
Turn everyday streets, plazas, and buildings into sites of dialogue, care, and resistance.

Our work is grounded in intersectional feminism and the belief that safer streets for all require not only laws and systems, but also shifts in culture, imagination, and everyday behaviour.

Intersectionality

· Public Spaces

· Visual Storytelling

· Community Co-creation

Intersectionality · Public Spaces · Visual Storytelling · Community Co-creation

oUr ARTIVISM PARTner

Manasaram Architects powers our installations with innovative, sustainable design. This multi-award-winning firm collaborates closely with us to transform concepts into site-specific public art that challenges harassment and reimagines safer streets.

Key strengths in our partnership:

Expertise in people-centered, eco-friendly architecture that blends art with urban spaces.
Proven track record turning community stories into durable, impactful installations.
Shared commitment to intersectional justice and regenerative public environments.

Together with Artivist Aakanksha Manjunath's vision, they ensure every project adapts seamlessly to real-world contexts while sparking lasting dialogue.

Our Process

Plan with Purpose

Together, we identify needs, goals, and context for artivism interventions in public spaces.
Collaborate Openly

Artivist Aakanksha Manjunath co-creates with communities, artists, and stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and feedback loops.
Adapt as Needed

Iterate designs with Manasaram Architects based on real-world input, site conditions, and emerging insights.
Deliver with Confidence

Install, activate, and document impactful work backed by your stories and vision.