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At G5A, we believe that art and culture have the power to catalyze change for the better – by challenging people to think critically, creatively, and courageously.
Through a series of diverse programs and projects we are committed to nurturing a vibrant, safe, and inclusive platform that encourages the creative and just – in thought and expression.
In doing so, our endeavor is to enrich people’s lives, rebuild resilient and responsible communities, and strengthen the cultural fabric of our community and city.
Our work is framed through five elements:
history
The G5A Foundation for Contemporary Culture was envisioned and founded by Anuradha Parikh, an architect and filmmaker based in Mumbai.
Her wide-ranging independent and collaborative projects and her commitment towards creating deeper socio cultural dialogues, have organically led to the formation of G5A, a multi-functional community space and cultural center in Central Mumbai.
G5A is a not-for-profit organization that encourages contemporary art and culture that is experimental and courageous, good governance that is inclusive and participatory, and ecosystems that are equitable and resilient.
vision
A culturally vibrant society
that enables dignity for all
in a city that works
mission
To nurture creativity, excellence and resilience
with a focus on cultural practitioners and the younger population of the city
To give voice to cultural expression of the *marginalized
*socially and economically disadvantaged or non-mainstream cultural practitioners.
To build a model for a creative and livable city, through participatory neighborhood intervention
with local agencies and communities
our elements
G5A warehouse is a repurposed warehouse in the mill district of central Mumbai. We foster a creative hub for artists, audiences, and communities through our many diverse spaces. The black box, the study, the terrace, and PORT Kitchen & Bar, host programs across a range of contemporary art disciplines and forms, while providing a safe and inclusive space for new ideas, new conversations, and new connections.
G5A forum curates, co-creates, and produces interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work that is bold, experimental, and just. We bring together artists and creative professionals for dialogues, debates, and conversations around their craft, motivations, aspirations, and response to context. We strongly support and encourage original work that is grounded in form, theory, and practice.
G5A cityLAB works with our neighborhood communities through the process of Mumbai Placemaking, by sensitizing people to the condition and emotions of a place, and by bringing together local communities, artists, creative professionals, government, and other stakeholders, to foster a culturally vibrant, inclusive, and resilient neighborhood.
G5A academy designs collaborative learning experiences with artists, for artists –reinforcing depth, rigor, and critical consciousness as well as enhancing creativity, innovation, and future thinking, within contemporary art practice. We also bring the focus back to the slow and mindful process of immersion through a deeper engagement with art and artists, legacy and the contemporary, and ideology and practice.
G5A imprint is a digital literary arts and culture magazine. We believe in the contemplative and reflective power of stories and storytelling. Each quarter follows a theme culminating with an annual print edition. Since our launch in October 2020, we have showcased work across a diverse range of mediums, formats, and perspectives.
founding board (honorary)
Dr. Jagdish Parikh, Chairman
Anuradha Parikh, Founder and Artistic Director
Ishan Benegal, Associate Artistic Director
advisory council (honorary)
Nikkhil Advani, filmmaker
Javed Akhtar, poet and lyricist
Atul Dodiya, artist
Ranjit Hoskote, poet and curator
Zakir Hussain, musician
T.M. Krishna, musician and activist
Yo-Yo Ma, musician
Nandan Maluste, banker and entrepreneur
Mira Nair, filmmaker
development (honorary)
Shabana Azmi, actor and activist
Jonathan Bannister, strategist and facilitator
Indira Chandrasekhar, writer and scientist
Nandita Das, actor and activist
Edith Khorakiwala, philanthropist
Sunil Nayak, business professional
Kiran Rao, filmmaker
team
elements
warehouse
Ishan Benegal, Associate Artistic Director
Reshma Nair, Lead
Ritu Varier, Lead
David Pinto, Coordinator Sound
Prashant Shirke, Associate Light
Sopan Borkar, Coordinator
Sumedh Bhatnagar, Coordinator
Gavin Pinto, Coordinator
Shubham Gohil, Coordinator
Rohit Kavankar, Associate
Mamta Chandorkar, Associate
Nitesh Ambekar, Electrician
forum
Ishan Benegal, Associate Artistic Director
cityLAB
Anuradha Parikh, Founder + Artistic Director (Honorary)
Ashok Shinde, Senior Social Worker
Dishank Gehlot, Architect
Meghna Vishwakarma, Associate
academy
Anuradha Parikh, Founder + Artistic Director (Honorary)
imprint
Ishan Benegal, Editor-in-chief
Indira Chandrasekhar, Mentor-Editor
pillars
finance
Dilip Joshi, Head Accountant
Bhakti Gaonkar, Associate Accountant
human resources
Dipika Mehrotra, Head
Vanessa Noronha, Coordinator
administration
Nimita Sheth, Head
Manish Tiwari, Senior Manager
Francis Machado, Assistant Manager
Sunita Chawan, Executive Assistant
Ishwar Yadav, Coordinator
Deepak Rampure, Technical Assistant
Rosy Awale, Front Desk, Associate
security
Sanjay Prab, Security Supervisor
Amar Chawan, Security Guard
Namdev Rathod, Security Guard
Sandeep Naringrekar, Security Guard
Manoj More, Security Guard
housekeeping
Ravindra Ba, Janitor
Sandesh Neman, Janitor
Aakash Pawar, Janitor
Nilesh Kamble , Janitor
Port Kitchen & Bar
Ishan Benegal, Founder
service
Prathamesh Keluskar, Restaurant Manager
Jason Rodrigues, Assistant Manager
Ajay Mane, Captain
Fanindranath Bhujbal, Bartender
Dennis Francis, Bartender
Sufiyan Balbale, Captain
Swapnial Pawar, Waiter
Siddhesh Biirje, Purchase & Procurement Manager
kitchen
Ajinkya Pawar, DCDP
Akshay Salve , Commis I
Akhil Shaikh, Commis II
Mohammed Dilshad Alam, Commis II
Eknath Dhumak, Commis III
Mandar Padave, Commis III
