MID-DAY: Why a museum of beer after the Museum of Goa?
Subodh Kerkar: I saw a few beer museums abroad and wondered why there weren’t any here in India. Just imagine, 140 billion litres of beer is produced every year globally. India also produces beer. I am always thinking of museums; even now I have an idea for a museum themed on the Indian Ocean. I gradually felt I could combine contemporary art with a beer museum and start one myself. I feel art is not elitist. It is not only for the affluent; it is for everyone. So those who walk in for the beer will also get to see art. There will also be works by other artists besides mine.

Subodh Kerkar in his office at Museum of Goa. The work under which he is sitting will be displayed at the beer museum