Sunday, November 24, 2024 The Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) has announced renowned artist Nikhil Chopra and his team, HH Art Spaces , as the curators for the sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) , a premier international exhibition of contemporary art set to open in Kochi in December 2025. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Shri Pinarayi Vijayan at a press conference attended by Nikhil Chopra. The event also saw the participation of Tourism and Public Works Minister Shri P A Mohamed Riyas , with Thiruvananthapuram MP Shri Shashi Tharoor attending virtually.
The curatorial selection was carried out by a committee of globally renowned art figures: Shanay Jhaveri , Dayanita Singh , Rajeeb Samdani , Jitish Kallat , and Bose Krishnamachari , who also serves as the KBF President. The sixth edition of KMB is scheduled to span four months, commencing on December 12, 2025 , and concluding on March 31, 2026 . It will feature 60 artists and art practices from India and around the world, making it a significant event in the global contemporary art calendar.
Welcoming Nikhil Chopra, the Chief Minister said “We invite the people of Kerala, the nation and the world to join us in celebrating this spectacular event that fosters the spirit of art, community and dialogue.” “Kochi Muziris Biennale enabled Kerala and India to make a mark in the global art map,” said Shri Shashi Tharoor. Former Kerala Chief Secretary and KBF Chair Dr Venu V and KBF CEO Thomas Varghe.