Kochi-Muziris Biennale all set to colour the city in art

The grand Kochi-Muziris Biennale is undoubtedly one of the biggest events for the art lovers in India, especially for those with a Kerala trip on their mind. A hotpot of culture and arts from all around the world, the festival is an extravaganza that has no parallel in the nation. Biennale dates for the year 2018 are set from December 12, 2018, to March 29, 2019, and promises a treat like never before.

If this has you hooked, here are more details of this great rendezvous between art and culture.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018

What to expect?
It is the largest event of its kind in Asia and will be running in its fourth edition this year. It is aimed to shed more light at the most interesting and contemporary international visual theories and art practices. It is also an effort to introduce the world to India’s cultural practices and indigenous traditions.
The biennale would bring about a slew of talks, conferences, workshops, educational programmes, and some of the most brilliant exhibits. Artwork by children, music programmes, and intensive workshops (some are even month-long) are some major highlights of the event this year.

An auction will be held on January 18, 2018, and is aimed at aiding the relief work for the recent floods in Kerala. The said auction, aptly titled Art Rises for Kerala (ARK), promises to put some amazing work from the world of contemporary and modern art on the table.

Artists and the curator

Anita Dube, an eminent name in the world of art, would be turning curator for the 2018 edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale. She is famously known for her artwork, especially work driven by politics. She is expected to bring a new wave of diverse works and energy to the much-acclaimed event.
A very impressive line-up of more than 90 artists from India and all around the world is ready with the best of their works for the biennale. Expect a lot of learning and good times with names as alluring as Leandro Feal, Vicky Roy, Zanele Muholi, Mónica Mayer, Mireille Kassar, Leandro Feal, Juul Kraijer, Thomas Hirschhorn and many more.

Venue
There are multiple venues for the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, spread across the lovely city of Kochi in Kerala. Most of the venues are clustered around the Fort, an already famous area of Kochi. Some of the prominent venues for the event are the Aspinwall House, Kashi Town House, Kashi Art Cafe, Pepper House, David Hall, Anand Warehouse.

All the venues would be open to visitors from 10 AM to 6 PM every day of the event. Entry to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018 is free for all on Mondays, and tickets can be sought for a paltry INR 100 per person on other days.