Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Calcutta's Durga Puja Art at Kochi Biennale
For the next three months, a part of Kerala will showcase art from Calcutta's Durga Puja, the world's biggest public art festival.
This event is called the Kochi Muziris Biennale, and it's happening in a big space that used to be a spice storage area.
Five famous artistes from Calcutta are working on this project.
They are creating art that reminds people of Durga Puja but without the usual idols.
There will be a big boat hanging upside down, paintings on walls, and a special area for performances.
The place is designed so that everyone, including people with disabilities, can enjoy the art.
There will also be performances and a booth to tell people about places to visit in Bengal.
This is the first time Durga Puja art is being shown in this way outside of Calcutta, and it's a big deal for the artistes and for Bengal's culture.
Calcutta's MassArt is showcasing Durga Puja art at the Kochi Muziris Biennale, running from December 14 to March 31.
The exhibition is held in a 21,000sq ft space at GRC Marine Yard, Kochi, featuring five renowned artistes.
Artistes are creating Durga Puja-inspired art without traditional idols, including a hanging boat and wall paintings.
The venue is designed to be accessible to all, with ramps, guide rails, and Braille notices.
The event includes performances and a booth promoting Bengal's tourism, marking the first international presentation of Durga Puja art.
- Who
- MassArt, a Calcutta non-profit, and five artistes: Bhabatosh Sutar, Pradip Das, Manas Das, Deep Das, and Ishika Chanda
- What
- A showcase of Durga Puja art at the Kochi Muziris Biennale
- When
- December 14 to March 31
- Where
- GRC Marine Yard, Kochi
- Why
- To present Durga Puja art on an international platform and promote Bengal's cultural identity
- Event
- Kochi Muziris Biennale
- Duration
- December 14 to March 31
- Location
- GRC Marine Yard, Kochi
- Space
- 21,000sq ft
- Artistes
- Bhabatosh Sutar, Pradip Das, Manas Das, Deep Das, Ishika Chanda
- Theme
- Durga Puja artistry
- Accessibility
- Barrier-free designs with ramps, guide rails, and Braille notices