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.
Work of Holding Each Other: Reimagining Resilience Through Participation, Mutual Aid & Hope
As resilience increasingly becomes part of the daily routine, whether one is scrolling through media or walking to work, the burden falls heavily on individuals to persevere, isolating them in
The Stories of Equality, Justice and Love with Harsh Mander
19–21 June 2026 | Museum of Goa Residency Overview Museum of Goa hosted a three-day residency, The Stories of Equality, Justice and Love, led by writer, Author, Teacher, peace and
ORAL HISTORY UNPLUGGED
Oral History, as the world understands it, is “the collection and study of historical information using sound recordings of interviews with people who remember past events. Oral history can be
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