Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018
| Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018 കൊച്ചി-മുസിരിസ് ബിനാലെ 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Genre | International Art Exhibition (Contemporary art) |
| Begins | 12 December 2018 |
| Ends | 29 March 2019 |
| Location(s) | Kochi, India |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Attendance | 600,000 (2016-17)[1] |
| People | Anita Dube (Curator) Bose Krishnamachari (co-founder and president of KBF) |
| Website | www |
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018 was the fourth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, an international exhibition of contemporary art held in Kochi, Kerala. Curated by Anita Dube, it commenced on 12 December 2018 and concluded on 29 March 2019.[2] Similar to previous editions, the main venues included Aspinwall House, Pepper House, Kasi Art Café, Cabral Yard, and David Hall.[3] The event was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is organised by the Kochi Biennale Foundation with support from the Government of Kerala.
The curatorial theme for this edition was Possibilities for a Non-Alienated Life.
History
In May 2010, Mumbai-based contemporary artists of Kerala origin, Bose Krishnamachari and Riyaz Komu, were approached by the then Minister for Culture of Kerala, M.A. Baby, to initiate an international art project in the state. Subsequently, the Kochi Biennale Foundation was established in 2010.
The first Kochi-Muziris Biennale commenced on 12 December 2012. It featured 88 artists from 30 countries, site-specific works, and a sustained educational programme over a period of three months. Subsequent editions were held in 2014 and 2016.
Features
Art room for children
An art room was established by the Kochi Biennale Foundation as part of the Art by Children project, aimed at nurturing artistic talent among children.[4]
Biennale guided tours
In addition to providing a short guide and wall texts, the Kochi Biennale Foundation organised free public tours as well as reserved guided walks.[5]
List of artists
A total of 94 projects by 138 artists from 32 countries were exhibited in the biennale.[6][7]
See also
References
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- ^ "Biennale Guided Tours". Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018. Kochi Biennale Foundation. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ "കൊച്ചി ബിനാലെ നാലാം ലക്കം: ആർട്ടിസ്റ്റുകളുടെ ആദ്യ പട്ടിക പുറത്തിറക്കി". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 28 December 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "ബിനാലെ നാലാംലക്കം : 90 കലാകാരന്മാരുടെ പട്ടികയായി". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 27 December 2018.