Author: Kala Ghoda Association
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Kala Ghoda Association
Year: 2025
Pages: 129
ISBN: 978-81-981937-3-5
Source: Received from Kala Ghoda Association
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Kala Ghoda, Art District, Heritage Precinct, Kala Ghoda Festival
Shelf: C6R4
Accession No: B1558
Contents: Chap I: Past<> Foreword Chap II: Five Fragments from a Kala Ghoda Memoir Chap III: The City Slowly Reconstructs Itself Chap IV: Early Beginning Chap V: The Idea of an Art District Chap VI: Museum I the Art District Chap VII: A Horse or Mecca of Art Chap VIII: Reviving Public Heritage Precinct with a Unique Character About the Authors Acknowledgements
Abstract: *The Spirit of Kalaghoda* traces the evolution of Mumbai’s iconic Kala Ghoda precinct from a colonial hub to a thriving art district. Blending memoirs, historical accounts, and reflections, it explores the area’s transformation into an artistic enclave, highlighting key cultural figures, museums, and institutions. The book examines the intersection of heritage and contemporary art, addressing efforts to preserve Kala Ghoda’s unique character while adapting to modernity. It concludes by celebrating the people and institutions that continue to sustain the district’s cultural vibrancy, emphasizing its enduring significance to both Mumbai’s artistic community and its residents.