Kochi-Muziris Biennale postponed to November 2021 due to COVID-19
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale, originally set to kick off on December 21, 2020, has been postponed to November 1, 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organizers cited a rise in COVID-19 cases in Kerala, travel restrictions, and challenging circumstances as the reasons for the change. Bose Krishnamachari, who heads the Kochi Biennale Foundation, is hopeful that things will improve by November 2021 for a safe event. In the meantime, they will continue with their programs. The fourth edition of the Students' Biennale, for Indian BFA and MFA students, will now take place online starting February 21, 2021, with guidance from five curator-mentors. Additionally, Art By Children activities have also moved online, featuring a graphic fiction workshop by Sarnath Banerjee.
Key facts
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale postponed from 21 December 2020 to 1 November 2021
- Second wave of COVID-19 in Kerala and travel restrictions cited as reasons
- Bose Krishnamachari is president of the Kochi Biennale Foundation
- Fourth edition of Students' Biennale moves online, opens 21 February 2021
- Students' Biennale curator-mentors: Adip Dutta, Archana Hande, Manoj Vyloor, Suresh K Nair, Vasudha Thozhur
- Art By Children activities adapted online with graphic fiction workshop by Sarnath Banerjee
- Kochi Biennale Foundation programs continue during postponement
- Event was one of few major art events hoped to be salvaged from 2020
Entities
Artists
- Bose Krishnamachari
- Adip Dutta
- Archana Hande
- Manoj Vyloor
- Suresh K Nair
- Vasudha Thozhur
- Sarnath Banerjee
- Shubigi Rao
Institutions
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale
- Kochi Biennale Foundation
- Students' Biennale
- Art By Children
- Students’ Biennale
- ArtReview
- BMW Group Culture
Locations
- Kochi
- India
- Kerala
- Singapore