Multiform draws attention to the fluid, interdisciplinary approaches that shape much of Goa’s contemporary art landscape. Many artists here move between image-making, textiles, sound, performance, research, digital practices, or poetry, allowing ideas to define the medium rather than the other way around. The six-month program follows these shifts through sessions that range from performance-led and presentation-based formats to conversations and spoken word. It moves from explorations of queer expression in art, to engagements with local performative traditions, to discussions on craft lineages, multimedia practice, technological interfaces, and poetic performance.

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Developed by Goa Open Arts in collaboration with Arthshila, the series builds on a shared interest in creating thoughtful public programs that foreground artistic process and conversation. As part of a wider curatorial trajectory leading up to the Goa Open Arts Festival 2026, it offers an early look at the ideas and discussions shaping the forthcoming edition. Multiform creates a space for artists to share work in progress, reflect on ongoing concerns, and situate their practice within the wider landscape of contemporary art in Goa.