Seeing Goa through the photos of another era (Foto Arte Ganesh. Curator: Rosa Maria Perez

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MUSEU DO ORIENTE | FOTO ARTE GANESH | GOA, FOTOGRAFIA E MEMÓRIA | GOA, PHOTOGRAPHY AND MEMORY  

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This exhibition showcases the extensive collection of the Goan photographer Krishna Navelkar, known by his adopted name, Ganesh. His attentive and passionate gaze captured nearly forty years of history spanning from the end of Portuguese colonialism to the profound social and political transformations that shaped modern Goa. Each photograph is more than just an image; it acts as is a living testament and an echo of the past that resonates in the present, challenging forgetfulness. From bustling streets to silent gazes, from vibrant celebrations to political changes, Ganesh's work is an invaluable archive that preserves fragments of a history that might have been irretrievably lost without him. Ganesh was not just a photographer; he was a chronicler of time, a lens that crossed decades to immortalise Goa, transforming fleeting moments into eternity. In this exhibition, we employ various mediums to reveal the Goa envisioned by Ganesh, whose social and religious diversity is unique, both in written and visual records. This tribute not only celebrates his contributions but also honors Goa and the Goans who have shaped its narrative over the years. Curator Rosa Maria Perez