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Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2024: Key Benefactors and Funding
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is a big art event that happens every two years in Kochi, India.
This year, it opens on December 12, 2024.
The event has many supporters who give money to help it happen.
Some people give a lot of money, like Rs 1 crore, and others promise to give even more over five years.
These supporters include business people and foundations.
The biennale also has exhibitions by famous artists.
The organizers have hired professionals to manage the event better and make sure the money is used properly.
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2024 opens on December 12, 2024, with improved management and professional accounting standards.
Platinum Patrons, including Yusuff Ali MA and Shabana Faizal, have donated Rs 1 crore each for the 2024 edition.
Platinum Benefactors, such as Sangita Jindal and Kiran Nadar, have committed Rs 5 crore over five years to support the biennale's long-term sustainability.
The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) will present the exhibition 'Worlds within Worlds' by artist Gulammohammed Sheikh.
The Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) has seen increased support from various patrons and benefactors, ensuring the biennale's ongoing engagements.
- Who
- Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) and various patrons and benefactors
- What
- Funding and support for the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2024
- Where
- Kochi, India
- When
- Opening on December 12, 2024
- Why
- To support the cultural and artistic initiatives of the biennale
Key facts
- Event
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2024
- Opening Date
- December 12, 2024
- Chairperson
- Dr. Venu V
- Platinum Patrons (Rs 1 crore each)
- Yusuff Ali MA, Minal Bajaj, Shabana Faizal, Aarti Lohia, Mariam Ram
- Silver Benefactor
- Vijay Choraria
- Platinum Benefactors (Rs 5 crore over 5 years)
- Sangita Jindal, Adeeb Ahamed, Mariam Ram, Kiran Nadar, Shabana Faizal, Shefali Varma, Anu Menda
- Exhibition
- 'Worlds within Worlds' by Gulammohammed Sheikh
Quotes
Dr. Venu V
Chairperson of the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) and former Chief Secretary to the Government of Kerala
“We hired top professionals to fill in the much-required posts starting from CXOs. This augmented our prime mission of establishing SOPs (standard operating procedures) and adhering to professional accounting standards… Not that there were financial irregularities. It’s just that the KBF had no immaculate system capable of meeting the requirements for annual auditing.”
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Adeeb Ahamed
Managing director of LuLu Financial Holdings and founder of Adeeb & Shafeena Foundation, and a member of the KBF board of trustees
“Initiatives like the KMB are crucial for the cultural and tourism development of Kochi. It is a matter of great pride to support the Biennale which plays a vital role in enriching the cultural landscape of Kochi.”
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Thomas Varghese
Chief Executive Officer of the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF)
“Her contribution meaningfully advances our mission to nurture artistic exchange, strengthen educational initiatives, and further our work in the field of preservation of cultural heritage.”
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Anu Menda
Chairperson of the RMZ Foundation and a member of the KBF advisory council
“As Asia’s largest contemporary art festival, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale has emerged as a landmark platform for exchange and creative expression. RMZ Foundation is privileged to support this transformative movement, reflecting our commitment to advancing contemporary art, broadening cultural access, and fostering dialogue across diverse communities.”
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