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At the edge of the city stands a bridge people rarely visit by accident. They come here when they believe there is nowh...
11/08/2026



At the edge of the city stands a bridge people rarely visit by accident. They come here when they believe there is nowhere else left to go. One winter morning, two strangers arrive, each carrying a private decision to end their life. They do not know each other. They do not come looking for company. But in a fleeting, almost ordinary moment, their paths cross, just as one of them jumps. Directed by Neelesh Misra and written by Anulata Raj Nair, Kood is a story about the fragile, unexpected ways life can return after it has nearly slipped away.

šŸ—“ļø Date: Sunday, 16th August, 2026
šŸ•š Time: 11:30 AM
šŸ“ Venue: Museum of Goa, Plot No. 79, Pilerne Industrial Estate, Bardez

Free Entry | RSVP compulsory
Please WhatsApp your name to +91 7722089666

Much of our understanding of plateaus comes from encountering them in summer, when they can appear dry and barren. But t...
09/08/2026

Much of our understanding of plateaus comes from encountering them in summer, when they can appear dry and barren. But to call these landscapes barren is to overlook the extraordinary life they hold, and this misunderstanding has shaped how we think about and use these lands. Todayā€™s MOG Sunday began with a film by Varad Giri, part of RoundGlass Sustain, which took us into the monsoon life of plateaus. The film reflected on how little we know about these landscapes, and the need for deeper research and awareness.

Arun Ganesh from Amche.in then helped us see these landscapes differently, using interactive maps to understand the slopes, hills and waterways that conventional 2D maps often hide. He reminded us that disturbing a plateau also means disturbing the water systems and human habitats around it.

Professor Janarthanam from Goa University spoke about laterite landscapes stretching across the Western Ghats and the remarkable adaptations that have taken place on these seemingly harsh surfaces. Goaā€™s plateaus are home to more than 140 endemic species, with at least 26 known to grow exclusively on plateaus. Their many microhabitats allow new forms of adaptation and speciation to continue, making their disturbance not simply a loss of land, but a disruption of living evolutionary systems.

Environmentalist Claude Alvares of the Goa Foundation then brought us into the present crisis facing these landscapes. From industrial estates and hazardous waste to airports, resorts and water-intensive industries, he traced how large parts of Goaā€™s plateaus have been transformed or lost. He discussed agitations against these constructions and how they have succeeded and brought forward the idea of declaring intact plateaus as heritage sites, while asking what can still be salvaged, protected and restored.

Presented as an extension of the 3rd chapter of Fish, Curry & Rice, published by Goa Foundation. Special Thanks to Roundglass Sustain and Varad Giri for showcasing the film.

Join us at MOG Sundays to take part in conversations that shape the times we live in.

08/08/2026

Rainy days call for tasty, hot bites. Good old Kanda Bhajji, mini vadas and a steaming cup of ginger tea.

Add a lush forest view and the sound of the rain outsideā€¦ Now thatā€™s a monsoon plan.

Join us at MOG Art Cafe for your perfect rainy day fix!

Tue - Sun | 10 AM - 6 PM
šŸ“ Pilerne Industrial Estate

07/08/2026

Looking for a place to sit out the rain? We have got you covered.

Take a little detour to Pilerne and discover a museum at the heart of the Goan monsoon.

At the Museum of Goa, Goa comes alive through art; thereā€™s always something to see, make, explore or and spend time with.

Bring the family, wander through the galleries, let the kids loose at the Childrenā€™s Art Studio, grab a coffee at the Art CafĆ©, and take your time.

Because sometimes, the best monsoon plans are the ones you make when it starts raining.

See you at MOG this monsoon.

Join us for a special film screening as we conclude A Voyage to Permanence with an evening of cinema, conversation, and ...
06/08/2026

Join us for a special film screening as we conclude A Voyage to Permanence with an evening of cinema, conversation, and photography.

On 14th August, we present a screening of Dhushor, Purandar Chaudhuri's anti-feature film that reflects on migration, memory, self-degeneration, and regeneration through haunting monochrome imagery and an immersive soundscape. The film's monochrome, black-and-white visuals heighten its melancholic tone, framing each scene as an introspective painting. With deliberate use of sparse dialogue, it prioritises its visuals and soundscape, creating a meditative space where silence becomes a powerful medium for connection and reflection.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with journalist and writer Jayanth Kodkani, visual artist and curator Nemiraj Shetty, and filmmaker Purandar Chaudhuri, exploring the ideas that shape the film and its visual language. The evening will also mark the launch of the Goa Cyanotype Notebook, celebrating the beauty of alternative photographic processes and image-making.

Come experience an evening where moving images, thoughtful conversations, and photography come together to reflect on permanence, memory, and the landscapes we leave behind.

šŸ—“ļø Date: Friday, 14th August, 2026
šŸ•š Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
šŸ“ Venue: Museum of Goa, Plot No. 79, Pilerne Industrial Estate, Bardez

Free Entry | RSVP compulsory
Please WhatsApp your name to +91 7722089666

LAFA brought Artist Trading Cards to the Museum of Goa, and it was everything we had imagined it would be.With the theme...
05/08/2026

LAFA brought Artist Trading Cards to the Museum of Goa, and it was everything we had imagined it would be.

With the theme being love, it felt only right to celebrate one year of Artist Trading Cards at MOGā€”a word that also means love in Konkani. We welcomed 50 artists who came together to create from love, about love, and with love, before exchanging their cards with one another. It was an afternoon that reminded us how beautiful it is when people come together simply to make, share, and connect through art.

Sonja Coates from LAFA introduced us to the world of Artist Trading Cards and spoke about how this initiative is really just an excuse to keep creating without pressure. She reminded us that the process is the prize, and the exchange is simply the cherry on top. It was a beautiful way of looking at art, as something to share. Sharada Kerkar, Director of the Museum of Goa, spoke about love as dialogueā€”about being open, being curious, and taking the time to understand each other. It is something we deeply believe in at MOG too. Art has always been our way of starting conversations and bringing people together.

The afternoon reminded us of how much is possible when artists come together with open hearts. Artist Trading Cards are about community as much as they are about art. They are about the joy of creating, the generosity of sharing, and the connections that are made along the way.

Thank you, LAFA, for bringing this beautiful initiative to MOG, and thank you to every artist who filled the museum with so much creativity and love.

Seema Mustafa, the Editor-in-Chief of The Citizen ( The Citizen ), has spent a lifetime reporting from the frontlines of...
05/08/2026

Seema Mustafa, the Editor-in-Chief of The Citizen ( The Citizen ), has spent a lifetime reporting from the frontlines of protests. She covered the upheavals across India; women fighting for justice; Dalit marches against caste violence; the CAA movement; the farmersā€™ protests; and Anna Hazareā€™s anti-corruption movement.

Now comes Gen Z, a movement that has burst beyond convention. Their solidarity is remarkable. They carry a deep respect for Indiaā€™s Constitution, a sharp understanding of the present, an urgent call for change, and a disarming mix of humour and satire. Fuelled by idealism, this generation has rekindled hope and begun writing a new chapter in Indiaā€™s democratic story. Whatever the outcome, history is already taking note.

Hear Seema Mustafaā€™s perspective on this defining moment on Indiaā€™s 80th Independence Day.

šŸ—“ļø Date: Saturday, 15th August, 2026
šŸ•š Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
šŸ“ Venue: Museum of Goa, Plot No. 79, Pilerne Industrial Estate, Bardez

Free Entry | RSVP compulsory
Please WhatsApp your name to +91 7722089666

MOG SUNDAYSā€˜The Takeover of Our Tablelandsā€™ is inspired by the third chapter of the book Fish Curry and Rice. The progra...
04/08/2026

MOG SUNDAYS

ā€˜The Takeover of Our Tablelandsā€™ is inspired by the third chapter of the book Fish Curry and Rice. The program brings together diverse perspectives on the ecologically significant plateaus of the Western Ghats, locally known as the Pathar or Sada lands.

Prof. Janarthanam, a leading authority on the endemic flora of these unique lateritic ecosystems, will speak about their remarkable biodiversity and ecological importance. He will be joined by Arun Ganesh of Amche.in and environmentalist Claude Alvares, founder of the Goa Foundation, who will reflect on the environmental, cultural and developmental challenges facing these fragile landscapes.

The program will also feature a screening of a film by Varad Giri, which offers an intimate exploration of the plateau ecosystem and the life forms that depend on it.

šŸ—“ļø Date: Sunday, 9th August, 2026
šŸ•š Time: 11:30 AM
šŸ“ Venue: Museum of Goa, Plot No. 79, Pilerne Industrial Estate, Bardez

Free Entry | RSVP compulsory
Please WhatsApp your name to +91 7722089666

What does it mean to translate a story without losing the world it comes from?At this week's MOG Sundays, translator Aug...
02/08/2026

What does it mean to translate a story without losing the world it comes from?

At this week's MOG Sundays, translator Augusto Pinto and academic R. Benedito Ferrao explored these questions through ā€˜Leslie's Broken Guitar Stringsā€™, Pinto's English translation of Hema Naik's acclaimed Konkani novel ā€˜Bhogadandā€™. The conversation became a reflection on translation as interpretation, one that requires navigating language, culture, memory, and lived experience.

Set between Goa and Kuwait, ā€˜Bhogadandā€™ unfolds against the backdrop of Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait, a conflict that profoundly affected Goan migrant communities in the Gulf. The discussion highlighted how stories of migration are never just about movement across borders, they are about people negotiating layered identities, carrying languages, memories, and cultural worlds across continents. For the Goan diaspora, these histories remain central to understanding belonging, displacement, and home.

From the challenges of carrying Konkani idioms into English to retaining words that resist translation, the speakers reflected on how languages encapsulate the societies that shape them. The conversation also touched on caste, gender, the ethics of translation, and the possibilities and limits of AI.

Augusto Pinto reflected on how Goa's reality cannot be contained within a single language. It is through literatureā€”and through translationā€”that its many histories, voices, and identities continue to speak to one another.

Join us at MOG Sundays to take part in conversations that shape the times we live in.

01/08/2026

Nilankur Das, curator of MOG Sundays, is here to introduce you to the lineup for August

We are starting on August 2nd with a conversation with translator Augusto Pinto and academic R. Benedito FerrĆ£o on Hema Naik's novel Bhogadand and its English translation, Leslie's Broken Guitar Strings. August 9th is inspired by the third chapter of 'Fish Curry and Rice'; this programme examines the ecological and cultural significance of Goa's lateritic plateaus, locally known as the Pathar or Sada lands.

The third session in August brings Neelesh Misraā€™s film ā€˜Koodā€™ to MOG Sunday on the 16th, set against the backdrop of a bridge associated with despair, the film follows two strangers whose unexpected encounter transforms the course of their lives. On 23rd August, we are hosting a presentation by textile specialist Poonam Pandit exploring Goa's history and cultural traditions through its indigenous weaves, handloom practices, and textile heritage. We conclude August on the 30th with the widely acclaimed film ā€˜Raghu Rai: An Unframed Portraitā€™ followed by an interaction with Avani Rai on documentary filmmaking, visual storytelling, and the making of the film.

Save the dates and come take part in conversations that matter. Come curious, leave transformed!

RSVP now at +91 77220 89666 | MOG Sundays is the place to be!

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