kochi muziris biennale 2012 In My Kerala

Contemporary art is sure making its presence felt in the city. And it couldn’t have found a better platform to attract enthusiasts than the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2012 which is set to present some of the best works by Indian and international artists, both established and emerging. Kochi was chosen to host the 2012′s Biennale as it is a very ancient trade post and equally a cosmopolitan city today.

Created by contemporary artists, Riyas Komu and Bose Krishnamachari, the biennale aims to promote art through a myriad of mediums such as conventional art, films, installations, sculpture, new media and performance art. As the name of the event suggests, the biennale will be a celebration of contemporary art in Kerala by presenting artworks in multiple non-conventional venues such as public places, heritage buildings and existing exhibition sites throughout Kochi and the ancient port city of Muziris. This is to highlight the rich heritage of Kochi as well as Muziris, both of which played its role in the spice trade and were Jewish settlements. The exhibition will showcase a variety of mediums, from painting and sculpture to new media and installations.

The biennale also aims to create a platform for public discussions and debates by introducing new contemporary visual art practices and enabling dialogue among the visitors, artists and curators. The art fair will be partnered by the Kochi-Muziris Foundation, a non-profit trust formed in 2010 that aims to highlight cosmopolitan legacy of the modern metropolis of Kochi, along with the support of Kerala tourism, local and national stakeholders as well as creative industries.

എല്ലാ യാത്രകളും പുതിയ  കലത്തിലെ പുതിയ  വൈവിധ്യങ്ങള്‍ തേടിയുള്ളതാണ് ..!!!!