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Goa's Soul: Beyond Beaches, A People's Portrait
17 Oct
Summary
- Photographs showcase Goa's everyday life, not just tourist spots.
- Exhibition features images captured during a period of cultural change.
- Portuguese photographer documented local generosity and daily existence.
Portuguese photographer Inês Gonsalves presents an exhibition at Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, offering a unique perspective on Goa. Titled 'Still Goa: A Place in its People,' the showcase features photographs captured between 1994 and 2004.
These images document Goa during a period of significant social and cultural transformation. Gonsalves was profoundly moved by the immense generosity of the local people, whose welcoming spirit into their homes and lives became integral to her artistic process.
Her extensive work in Goa, driven by a desire for continuous discovery, aimed to reveal a dimension of the state beyond its popular tourist appeal. The photographs highlight intimate moments of daily existence, rituals, streets, and landscapes, conveying a timeless essence of the Goan people.
