Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Kochi Biennale 2026 Faces Criticism for Disorganization
The Kochi Biennale, a big art festival in India, is having some problems.
Jayshree Bose, one of the people who started it, stepped back because she wanted to focus on her own art.
The festival has had money troubles and controversies before.
This year, people are complaining because the brochure didn’t give enough information about the art shows.
They had to find out about the schedule on Instagram, which wasn’t very helpful.
Some people found really cool art, but it was hard to find because the information wasn’t clear.
One interesting exhibit was Shilpa Gupta’s Listening Air, which wasn’t even part of the Biennale but was still really cool.
Jayshree Bose stepped down from the Kochi Biennale after 15 years to focus on her own art.
The Biennale has faced financial constraints and controversies since its founding in 2012.
The 2026 brochure lacked information about exhibits, only listing venues.
Attendees had to rely on Instagram for daily schedules, which were incomplete.
Notable exhibits like Shilpa Gupta’s Listening Air were found outside the Biennale.
- Who
- Jayshree Bose, Riyas Komu, and attendees of the Kochi Biennale 2026
- What
- Criticism of the Kochi Biennale 2026 for disorganization and lack of information
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Kochi, India
- Why
- Due to poor planning and lack of clear information about exhibits
- Founders
- Jayshree Bose and Riyas Komu
- Year Founded
- 2012
- Controversy Year
- 2018
- Brochure Price
- Rs 30
- Notable Exhibit
- Shilpa Gupta’s Listening Air