Conflictorium

Conflictorium is a participatory museum dedicated to conflict located in the heritage Gool Lodge building in Mirzapur, central Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2013 by artist Avni Sethi, it explores ideas of conflict through art, dialogue, and interactive exhibits. Housed in a restored colonial-era bungalow opposite R.C. High School, it features installations, archives, and community programming that encourage reflection on social tensions and everyday conflicts in a visitor-driven format.

Visitors can expect a small, interactive museum housed in a restored heritage bungalow with multiple galleries and participatory installations. Spaces include the Conflict Archive, Gallery of Disputes, Empathy Alley, and the Sorry Tree where visitors can leave messages. Exhibits use text, sound, objects, and art to present perspectives on conflict. The setting is intimate and walkable, with guided explanations, reading areas, and rotating exhibitions and workshops focused on dialogue and reflection.

Housed in Gool Lodge, a heritage bungalow in Mirzapur, the Conflictorium was established in 2013 as a Museum of Conflict. The building was restored to create a participatory museum space that documents and presents diverse perspectives on conflict through curated collections and community contributions.

Functions as a participatory cultural space that uses art, storytelling, and dialogue to explore themes of conflict, empathy, and coexistence. It hosts exhibitions, discussions, and educational programs that engage visitors in reflecting on social and interpersonal conflicts through creative expression.