Art Projects
The art projects encompass educational initiatives, artist repositories, art research endeavours, and community engagement programs with both internal and external partners. These initiatives aim to enhance the experience, appreciation, and participation of audiences in the field of arts.
Pez: A Bowl Between Homes
A few days before the Pez Tasting at the Museum of Goa, Jeff Kurian and I went to Mapusa Market to buy the essentials: rice, papad, dried prawns and a
Can History Ever Truly Be Erased?
Every generation inherits the past, but no generation inherits it unchanged. Historical narratives are constantly revised, reinterpreted, and at times simplified to reflect the concerns of the present. A recent
Where Portugal Met Konkan: The Extraordinary Traditions of Goan Catholic Weddings
Goa’s unique cultural identity reflects centuries of indigenous traditions blended with Portuguese colonial influence, evident in its architecture, cuisine, music, and customs. Among the most significant traditions are Goan Catholic
The Art of Storytelling in Museums
Why Museums Tell Stories Walk into any museum in the world and you are immediately surrounded by objects that predate you by time. They carry no instruction for how to
Museums and the Making of Memory: The Roles of Goa’s Cultural Institutions in Transition
Why Do Museums Matter? The impulse to preserve is amongst the oldest human behaviours. Before there were museums, communities passed down objects, stories, and practices because losing them felt like
Why History Is Always Plural: The Many Ways Of Seeing and Believing
History is often introduced in its most simplified form as “his story” or “her story,” a phrase that, while pedagogically convenient, inadvertently reveals a deeper truth about the doctrine: at
Mango: A Fruit, A Form, A Memory
Mango begins with a memory. The quiet excitement of cutting or simply biting into a ripe mango. The air is heavy with heat, the sweetness almost excessive. Something you wait
Art for Sustainability Education Program
The Art for Sustainability Education Program was developed as an educational initiative to address growing environmental concerns in Goa, including plastic waste, littering, habitat loss, and pollution. Recognising the importance