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Kochi-Muziris Biennale: Key Highlights in 24 Hours
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is a big art show happening in Kochi, India.
This year, it's the sixth time it's being held, and it's called 'for the time being'.
There are lots of different artworks by more than 60 artists, spread across 22 places.
Some of the art is really interesting, like a room full of old chairs and a big installation with protest songs.
But there's also been some drama, like the head of the event quitting and a painting being taken down because some people found it offensive.
If you only have one day to see the best of it, there are some special places you should visit, like Aspinwall House and Ginger House.
It's a great way to see lots of different kinds of art all in one place!
The sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, themed 'for the time being', features over 60 artists across 22 venues until 31 March.
Notable artworks include Dhiraj Rabha's 'The Quiet Weight of Shadows' and Bhasha Chakrabarti's 'Diasporic Transcriptions' at Aspinwall House.
Ibrahim Mahama's 'Parliament of Ghosts' at Anand Warehouse critiques power dynamics and features repaired wooden chairs and sewn sacks.
Shilpa Gupta's 'Listening Air' at Ginger House is an immersive installation with protest songs, creating a sense of camaraderie and unease.
The biennale has faced controversies, including the resignation of its president and the removal of a painting due to religious sentiments.
- Who
- Artists, curators, and visitors of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale
- What
- The sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale featuring various artworks and installations
- Where
- Kochi, India, across 22 venues
- When
- Until 31 March
- Why
- To showcase contemporary art and foster cultural exchange
Key facts
- Event
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale
- Edition
- 6th
- Theme
- for the time being
- Duration
- Until 31 March
- Venues
- 22
- Artists
- More than 60
- Notable Artworks
- Dhiraj Rabha's 'The Quiet Weight of Shadows', Bhasha Chakrabarti's 'Diasporic Transcriptions', Ibrahim Mahama's 'Parliament of Ghosts'
- Controversy
- Removal of Tom Vattakuzhy's painting due to religious sentiments
