The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art being held in Kochi, Kerala. The Biennale which is held for the first time in India would place the country firmly on the global map. As many as 80 artists from 35 countries were expected to participate in the event, which would attract 80 lakh domestic and 8.5 lakh foreign tourists in the inaugural year.
The exhibition will be set in spaces across Kochi, Muziris and surrounding islands. There will be shows in existing galleries and halls, and site-specific installations in public spaces, heritage buildings and disused structures. Alongside the exhibition the Biennale will offer a rich programme of talks, seminars, screenings, music, workshops and educational activities for school children and students of all ages.
Primary venues of the Biennale include the 150 year old Durbar Hall in downtown Kochi, David Hall, a restored Dutch bungalow in Fort Kochi, Pepper House, a historic spice trading godown at Kalvathy, with Dutch style clay roofs and a large courtyard, and Aspinwall House,a large trading compound aging back to the colonial era.
Apart from these, the Parade Ground and other public spaces including numerous other spice warehouses, heritage structures, theatres and halls will become temporary venues to host the city-wide exhibition of art.
the biennale will surely brighten up the face of Cochin especially Fort Cochin. I hope a lot of tourists would be visiting Fort Kochi in the days to come !
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