Goa’s traditional porch – the balcão – welcomes and brings together friends and neighbors at the entrance of its homes. This year’s Serendipity festival invites the people of Panjim and visitors to come together through its Traveling balcãos which will move around the city before parking themselves for the festival at the entrance of Art Park.
Curated by:
Thukral & Tagra
Inspired by the avant-garde ethos of Gutai, this project celebrates artists who challenge norms by merging art with everyday life.
Curated by:
Thukral & Tagra
Ever shifting and increasingly elusive, the notion of “site,” both within the scope of artistic production and in cultural consciousness at large, remains an enduring, crucial means of centring.
Special Project
AVC has curated a unique, community-sourced, artist-driven film program, showcasing obscure archival films, personal videos, local productions, and recordings from Goan communities. This collection highlights Goa’s evolving image and popular representation.
Curated by:
Grant Alan Davis & Kapil Das | Aldona Video Club
Does the sight of food influence the way we think it tastes? How much does it affect our choice of whether to taste it or not? Does culture have something to do with this? In short, how do we distinguish between yuck and yum? In this workshop that centers itself around insects as food, we will attempt to work through these questions collectively.
Curated by:
Edible Issues
Project by:
Tansha Vohra
Through a live interactive performance and the creation of an edible tablescape, Nectar brings to the attention of workshop participants the urgency of our climate crisis through the importance of bees in pollination. Jashan Sippy, founder of Sugar and Space, will guide participants through an immersive educational experience, enabling them to prepare an edible tablescape as they witness the artwork come to life.
Curated by:
Edible Issues
Project by:
Jashan Sippy
This session delves into the sensorium of West Bengal’s traditional sweet making, examining unique tools that define the industry. It will focus on tools transporting chhana (the dairy sector’s unorganized backbone), the wooden board (pata) for shaping designs, and wooden molds that transform sweets into visually appealing creations.
Curated by:
Edible Issues
Project by:
Ishita Dey
The workshop aims to engage the participants in exploring the idea of future food in times of crisis, such as COVID-19 and catastrophes due to climate change. The participants from different regions of the country will set out on a food journey where the focus is on the priority of stable supplies rather than memory of authenticity.
This workshop is a part of the larger curation titled ‘Cultures of our Food Futures’ by Edible Issues.
Curated by:
Edible Issues
Project by:
Sreejata Roy
Join material researcher Khushboo Gandhi for a hands-on workshop exploring the potential of waste materials. Discover the art of mixing eggshells into clay, shaping the mixture, and firing it in an oven, creating unique ceramic materials. This workshop offers a sustainable and creative experience, promoting environmental consciousness and artistic expression.
Curated by:
Edible Issues
Project by:
Khushboo Gandhi
Discover a small secret lane in Panjim’s vibrant market with Assavri Kulkarni on a Secret Market Walk. Join us as Assavri, author of Markets of Goa, takes you through her childhood memories, exploring the seasonal vegetables, local fish, and unique spices that define Goan food culture.
Curated by:
Edible Issues
Project by:
Assavri Kulkarni
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