born in Goa. He graduated in Fine Arts from the University of Mumbai, in 1988, and post graduated in Painting from M. S. University of Baroda in 1990. He has lectured in history of art, drawing and painting for advanced classes at the Goa College of Art.
Mesquita is the recipient of awards and honors in the form of scholarships, fellowships, artist in residencies, and invitational participation in national and international shows.
He has represented India in many international art exhibitions in Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Egypt, Finland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, China and the USA.
His works are in the various public and private collections the world over.
Mesquita lives and works in Goa, India. He heads the Vice~Versa Foundation.