About:
- What is it? The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art.
- Key Highlights:
- Indian and international artists exhibit artworks across a variety of mediums including film, installation, painting, sculpture, new media and performance art.
- Alongside the exhibition the Biennale offers a rich programme of talks, seminars, screenings, music, workshops and educational activities for school children and students.
- Held in: Kochi, Kerala.
- Organized by: Kochi Biennale Foundation with support from the Government of Kerala.
- Timeline: It was first organized in 2012. The fourth edition of the Biennale is being held from 12 December, 2018 until 29 March, 2019.
Kochi Biennale Foundation:
- Status: A non-profit charitable trust.
- Functions: It is engaged in promoting art & culture and educational activities in India; primary amongst them the hosting of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
- Founded in: 2010.
- Founded by: Artists Bose Krishnamachari and Riyas Komu.
