Creative Perspectives

For centuries, dogs have been a familiar presence in art and human life. In art, they have appeared in different roles: as companions, markers of social status, beloved pets, working

Rethinking How We Engage Young Visitors In a country where nearly 30 per cent of the population is under 18, it is worth asking how much space museums and galleries

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

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

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

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

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

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