Kochi Muziris Biennale comes to a close

The 108-day fourth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale formally wound up with a flag-lowering ceremony at Aspinwall House, the main venue of the event, in Fort Kochi. At the valedictory ceremony at Darbar Hall Ground on Thursday evening, renowned filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan said the contemporary art festival has become integral to Kerala society, having percolated to the sensibilities of even the common people. “This has become one of the top biennale’s in the world. We have seen representations from other biennale visiting and appreciating the works on display and showing their interest in the various artistic projects showcased here,” he added.