Kochi-muziris biennale 2025-26: Information Summary
This document summarizes information about the sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, as provided in the text.
1. Core Concept & Theme:
The Biennale centers around the idea of a shared ecosystem where diverse elements coexist without a central authority. It explores the question: “How can we speak to the global in local tongues?” the focus is on relationships of nourishment, care, joy, grief, and acknowledging structures of violence and genocide. Emphasis is placed on slowness to allow for growth and conversion.
2. Key Dates & Duration:
* The Biennale will unfold over 109 days.
* The Pavilion commission is for 2025-26.
3. Leadership & Programming:
* Director of Programmes: Mario D’Souza
* Program Team: Ananthan Suresh,Mashoor Ali,Rebecca Martin
* The Biennale includes conversations,film,food,music,theater,workshops,and choreographies.
4. Biennale Pavilion Commission:
* Artist: Senthil Kumar Doss
* Work: Primordial
* Jury: Aric Chen, Bose Krishnamachari, Radhika Desai, Shimul Javeri Kadri, and Tony joseph.
* The Pavilion is described as the “beating heart” of the Biennale, hosting gatherings and events.
5. Featured Events & Presentations (partial List):
The following events are specifically mentioned:
* “Nothing will remain other than the thorn lodged in the throat of this world” (lecture-performance by Noor Abed and Haig Aivazian)
* Somnath waghmare cinematic work presentation
* “Imagining Zomia” (conversation re-examining highlands of Asia)
* “Statues Must Die” by Naeem Mohaiemen
* “(Towards) Crip Aesthetics: Disability as Method” by Resting Museum
* “Eelam Dialogues” with Meena Kandasamy and Nimmi Gowrinathan
* Films from Dharamshala International Film Festival & Palestine Film Institute
* “History of Long Durational Performances and MAI” (performance by Marina Abramović)
* South by South (exploration of Indian Ocean histories)
6. Invitations initiative:
* Launched in 2022, Invitations focuses on learning from autonomous, artist-run initiatives and public exhibitions from the Southern, majoritarian world.
* It aims to share space, resources, frameworks, and methodologies.
7. Participating Organizations (invitations Initiative):
The following organizations are participating in the Invitations initiative:
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Alice Yard | Trinidad and tobago |
| Alkazi Theatre Archives & Alkazi Collection of Photography | India |
| Bienal das Amazônias | Brazil |
| Conflictorium | India |
| Dar Yusuf Nasri Jacir for Art and Research | Palestine |
| Ghetto Biennale | Haiti |
| Khoj International Artists’ Association | India |
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá | Panama |
8. Further Information:
* A full list of contributors and a detailed schedule will be announced in the second half of November.
9. Core Values:
* Resilience
* Care
* Joy
* Grief
* Acknowledgement of violence and othering.
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