Why Fort Kochi and Mattancherry became the venue of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Why Fort Kochi and Mattancherry became the venue of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale

The Chinese fishing nets, centuries-old spice warehouses, ancient centres of worship and colonial bungalows lining the cobbled streets of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, all speak of a bygone era. However, from December 12 to April 10 next year, these streets, warehouses and old villas will turn into galleries of astounding art, with installations by more … Read more

Art for change: Artist’s canvas becomes the medium to highlight issues and make sense of the pandemic

Art for change: Artist’s canvas becomes the medium to highlight issues and make sense of the pandemic

The exhibition began on April 18 this year and was supposed to run till July 18. An assorted array of colourful jackets are woven onto a wooden board with their hangers sprouting up like question marks. Helna Merin Joseph’s acrylic-on-wood is titled Question Marks. “The work raises questions about the life of women in this … Read more