Earlier this month, World Water Day and the UN World Water Development Report turned the global spotlight on a vital theme: Gender and Water for all. We invite you to continue that conversation at Aquamuse Retrospective—a vibrant celebration at the intersection of water, culture, and transformative action. 

This marks a moment to reflect, connect, and reimagine our collective relationship with water through the powerful lenses of art, storytelling, and community.  

In a world where water challenges grow increasingly complex, the Aquamuse Retrospective offers something rare: a space where research meets heart, and data meets lived experience. Here’s what makes this event a must-attend:

A Panel Like No Other – Women & Our Water Worlds
Water is more than policy—it’s story, culture, and lived experience. Women lead the way in water resilience, yet their voices are too often absent from policy discourse. This panel brings together women artists, researchers, and grassroots advocates at the powerful intersection of lived experience, creative practice, and frontline knowledge—offering a vital, gender-inclusive vision for our water futures.

Stories That Stick – Interactive Exhibition ‘WaterMark!’
Walk through five research-informed stories that bring water challenges and solutions to life. These aren’t static displays—they’re immersive journeys blending digital media, art, and community narratives. You’ll leave not just informed, but moved.

Project Aquamuse Outputs – Where Creativity Meets Impact
Discover the creative legacy of Project Aquamuse at IISER Pune, featuring original digital media and artistic works born from deep collaboration between researchers, artists, journalists, and local water stewards. This is evidence-based storytelling at its most compelling.

Tide Tales Concert – A Sonic Celebration
To close the day, immerse yourself in Tide Tales, a concert by Swarnabha Gupta and Sukrit Sen that weaves music, spoken word, and soundscapes inspired by water’s many voices. It’s a celebration of hope, resilience, and the beauty of our shared waters.

Event Details:
Date: March 28, 2026 
Location: PMMHL, 1st Floor, Guest House, IISER Pune campus
Time: 04:30-07:00 PM
04:00 PM – Tea and networking
04:30 PM – Panel Discussion: Women and Our Water Worlds
05:30 PM – Interactive Exhibition: WaterMark!
06:30 PM – Concert: Tide Tales 
07:00 PM – Closing Reception