Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Bose Krishnamachari Resigns from Kochi Biennale Foundation
Bose Krishnamachari, a famous artist, has stepped down from his important roles at the Kochi Muziris Biennale.
He was the president and a board member.
The Biennale is a big art event that happens every two years in Kochi, India.
This year's event, called 'For the Time Being,' started on December 12, 2025, and will run until March 31, 2026.
Bose was one of the main people who helped start the Biennale and was very important in making it grow.
The organization is now looking for someone new to take his place.
Bose said he had to resign because of family reasons.
Bose Krishnamachari resigned as president of Kochi Muziris Biennale and Member of Board of Trustees of Kochi Biennale Foundation on January 14.
He cited pressing family reasons for his resignation.
Krishnamachari was a co-founder and co-curator of the first edition of the Biennale in 2012.
The sixth edition of the Biennale, titled 'For the Time Being,' is currently ongoing from December 12, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
The foundation is in the process of identifying a new president with high credentials in the art world.
- Who
- Bose Krishnamachari
- What
- Resigned as president of Kochi Muziris Biennale and Member of Board of Trustees of Kochi Biennale Foundation
- When
- January 14
- Where
- Kochi, India
- Why
- Pressing family reasons
- Resignation Date
- January 14
- Reason for Resignation
- Pressing family reasons
- Current Biennale Edition
- 6th
- Biennale Title
- For the Time Being
- Biennale Duration
- December 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026
- Curator
- Nikhil Chopra and HH Art Spaces
- KBF Chairperson
- Venu Vasudevan
