The Art of Misdirection: Politicized Religion and the Geopolitical Legacy of Pope Francis

Misdirection, the magician’s play of hands, is the art of diverting attention to conceal the true action. In magic, it’s what makes the impossible seem real. In the realm of politics, misdirection operates with equal finesse, reshaping religion into a tool for power while cloaking its transformation. Across the globe, from Hindutva in India to politicized Christianity in America,...

Truth in a Post-Truth World

In a world often described as “post-truth,” where narratives, power, and perception seem to shape reality more than facts, the concept of truth feels lost , if not nearly dead . As Michel Foucault observed, “regimes of truth” flow from structures of power, shaping what societies accept as valid or real. Yet, the Christian narrative of Easter—centered on the...

The Power of Parrhesia and Goa

The concept of parrhesia, rooted in both Christian theology and philosophical discourse, offers a compelling lens through which we B can explore courage, truth-telling, and transformative action. By examining the paresia of St. Peter after Jesus’ resurrection, Michel Foucault’s philosophical interpretation of parrhesia, and the unique socio-cultural context of Goa, we can envision a “Goan Paresia”—a bold, truth-driven movement...

The Autonomous Voices of Canvas

The paintings in our exhibition, “Goycho Saib,” are more than mere representations. They are vibrant objects, pulsating with their own being, transcending their role as human creations or historical tributes. Inspired by object-oriented ontology (OOO), we recognize these works as autonomous entities that speak, withdraw, and resonate in a network of relations with St. Francis Xavier, the land of...

Art as Power: Harnessing Creative Potential

In the intricate tapestry of human civilization, art has long been celebrated as a medium of beauty, expression, and transcendence. However, philosophers like Boris Groys challenge conventional views of art as a passive or decorative object, instead positioning it as an active force that shapes ideologies, manipulates perceptions, and negotiates the tension between autonomy and control. Groys’ seminal collection...

Art as Anachronistic: Embracing Untimeliness

Giorgio Agamben’s philosophical ideas offer a unique perspective on our relationship with time. His concept of “untimeliness” challenges conventional notions of progress, history, and contemporaneity. For Agamben, untimeliness is not a rejection of the present but a radical way of engaging with it. In the context of our art exhibition, Agamben’s idea of untimeliness helps us understand how time...

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- Fr Victor Ferrao