Kochi Muziris Biennale 2024 is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art exhibition held in the Indian city of Kochi, Kerala. The Kochi Muziris Biennale is next going to be held in 2024.
This edition will see works of over 90 artists with over 45 new commissions from more than 25 countries. The central exhibition at Aspinwall House, Pepper House and Anand Warehouse will showcase “embodying the joy of experiencing practices of divergent sensibilities, under conditions both joyful and grim…” as envisioned by the curator.
Kochi Muziris Biennale 2024 all Details
Particulars | Details |
Kochi Muziris Biennale Start Date | December 2024 (Tentative) |
Kochi Muziris Biennale End Date | April 2025 (Tentative) |
Kochi Muziris Biennale Venue | Kunnumpuram Fort, Kochi |
Venue: Fort Kochi
Location: Fort Kochi
District: Ernakulam
Nearest railway station: Ernakulam Junction (south) station, about 13 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International airport, about 45 km.
Kochi Muziris Biennale ticket Price
Category | Price |
Students and Children | INR 50 |
Senior Citizen | INR 100 |
Adult | INR 150 |
Weekly | INR 1000 |
Monthly | INR 4000 |
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an art exhibition that takes place every two years in Kochi, Kerala. The first edition of this biennale started on December 12, 2012. It featured artworks by Indian and international artists across various mediums such as film, installation, painting, sculpture, new media, and performance art. The exhibition was spread across Kochi, Muziris, and surrounding islands with displays in existing galleries, public spaces, heritage buildings, and disused warehouse structures.
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international art exhibition that takes place every two years in Kochi, Kerala. It was first held on December 12, 2012, and features contemporary artworks from Indian and international artists across various mediums such as film, installation, painting, sculpture, new media, and performance art. The exhibition is spread across Kochi, Muziris, and surrounding islands with displays in existing galleries, public spaces, heritage buildings, and disused warehouse structures. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale aims to highlight the historic cosmopolitan legacy of the modern metropolis of Kochi and its mythical predecessor, the ancient port of Muziris. Alongside the exhibition, the Biennale also offers a rich program of talks, seminars, screenings, music performances, workshops, and educational activities for visitors of all ages, including school children. The Biennale is in cooperation with the Muziris Heritage Project and seeks to link the past with the present day.
Muziris is an ancient city located 30 km from Kochi that was a prosperous seaport and financial centre during the 1st Century B.C. It was a key link in the Indo-Roman Empire and Indo-Greek trade routes, attracting traders from across the sea such as Roman, Greek, Chinese, Jewish, and Arab traders. The city is said to be home to India’s first church, first mosque, and oldest European monument. Although the city was believed to have been washed under the sea during the 1341 AD Periyar river flood, a series of archaeological sites remain that are currently being excavated and restored by conservation architects with the support of the State Government of Kerala and Indian Central Government. The archaeological and historical data gathering on ‘Muziris’ provides evidence that it was a veritable business and cultural center, with far-reaching international associations dating back more than 2000 years. The Government of India initiated an ambitious project to encompass a larger area including North Paravur and Kodungallur Taluks, which have various protected monuments, realizing its potential impact.
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