'Art is there to pose serious, difficult questions': Sunil Gupta at Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018

Sunil Gupta and Charan Singh are creating works to open up public discussions about sexuality.

'Art museums must set their eyes on the future': Chris Dercon at Kochi Biennale 2018

Art museums need to be futuristic in their vision and must rethink about generating memories in ways other than wistful showcasing of vintage exhibits, according to renowned curator Chris Dercon. 

'For art to make a larger impact, it should emerge from a position of empathy': Chandan Gomes

Chandan Gomes writes in about engaging with the Biennale, and finding some silence.

'Kochi Biennale raises thought-provoking questions on life, society,' says Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna

The fifth edition of the Biennale, which started on December 23, is set to conclude on April 10 and is on the verge of breaking its previous record of 6 lakh visitors in the previous editions

'Text'ile Tales: Kochi-based clothing label Mantra launches edit 'Finding Walden'

Designed during the lockdown years, the collection features tiered dresses, panelled and A-line tunics

'This is a thought-provoking Biennale': An artist column by Annu Palakunnathu Matthew

Annu Palakunnathu Matthew writes in to tell us how the Biennale is changing her impressions of Kerala.

‘National festival’ of Kochi

Waking up from Covid-induced slumber, the 39th edition of the Cochin Carnival promises to be a gala involving all communities settled in the city

‘Society influences art and art influences society’: Veer Munshi overview on Kochi Biennale 2018

Veer Munshi reflects on the Srinagar Biennale Pavilion at KMB 2018, and the impact of art on urban reality. 

‘Trip’ to the streets of Cairo via Kochi

Egyptian folk music played by men wearing white jellabiya welcomes one to the ‘Streets of Cairo’ food festival at Marriott’s ‘Kochi Kitchen’ restaurant.

 Artistes Greg Tomaz and Sanzy to play their brand of electronic music in Kochi

The duo will play at NSFW’s show, Technologic

 Gender activist and artiste Diniz Sanchez is in Kochi for a classical dance workshop

 Kochi Biennale foundation gets Asia Arts Game Changers Awards

Asia Society Centre honoured the Kochi Biennale Foundation founders Bose Krishnamachari and Riyas Komu with the Asia Society Asia Arts Game Changers Award 2018

 Meet the award-winning chef who opened a fine-dining restaurant on Kochi’s outskirts

Chef Ramu Butler has managed to turn the remoteness of his restaurant, which seems like a setback, into a draw. 

 Salt Studio’s new lineup is an ode to the sprightly sea

12 to 12 barbeque serves chef’s special fusion dishes alongside grills

The outlet’s rice combos like Mexican beef with Simla rice are must tries