Right from its history of being built literally on the sea centuries ago, to the rich cultural heritage of the Koli community that thrived on its shores, and the politics of access to vanishing livelihoods that depend on water, Mumbai has harboured a multidimensional relationship with the elixir of life. Around nine months ago, more than 30 artists, conservation architects, photographers, designers, social scientists and urban planners joined forces to start Mumbai Water Narratives (MWN) to document this bond vis-à-vis history, culture, politics, heritage and social influences. And this weekend, they are set to host Confluence, a virtual exhibition that was born out of this collaboration that has since attracted unique stories about the city’s water journey.