Kochi Muziris Biennale begins today: Dates, venues, theme and more
The inauguration of the event will be held at the Parade Ground in Fort Kochi at 6 pm.
The inauguration of the event will be held at the Parade Ground in Fort Kochi at 6 pm.
The inauguration of the event will be held at the Parade Ground in Fort Kochi at 6 pm.
The sixth edition of Kerala's global art carnival, Kochi Muziris Biennale, goes on floors today in Fort Kochi. The event, which has the theme 'For The Time Being' for this edition, will have around 22 venues this time across Kochi and will showcase works of 66 artists from across the world. Renowned artist Nikhil Chopra is the curator of this edition, and the event will run for about 110 days, till March 31, 2026. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event at the Parade Ground in Fort Kochi at 6 pm. Exhibitions will begin on Sunday, December 14.
Main venues of Kochi Biennale
Coir Godown and Director's Bungalow at Aspinwall House
Pepper House
Anand Warehouse
SMS Hall in Mattancherry
Island Warehouse on Willingdon Island
Durbar Hall Art Centre
Events on the first day
1)Thayambaka percussion recital by Margi Rahitha Krishnadas at Aspinwall House at 11.45 am
2)Public Concert by Shanka Tribe featuring Resmi Satheesh, Shahabaz Aman and Neha Nair at Parade Ground, after inauguration
3) Performances by artists Mónica de Miranda, Zarina Muhammad and Mandeep Raikhy, among others
Other major events alongside Biennale
1)Students Biennale (VKL Warehouse at Mattancherry)
2)Art By Children
3)Edam (An exhibition curated by Aishwarya Suresh and KM Madhusudhanan at Bazaar Road, Mattancherry)
How to reach the main venue
1) The Aspinwall area, the main venue, is about 12 km from Ernakulam Town. Many buses, taxis and autos ply to this area from Ernakulam Town.
2) You can also consider taking a Water Metro or Ferry from High Court Junction to Fort Kochi or Mattancherry