Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Inaugurates 6th Kochi-Muziris Biennale; 22 Venues, Until 2026

• Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the sixth Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) on December 12 at Parade Ground, Fort Kochi.
• The KMB will run for 110 days, concluding on March 31, 2026, featuring 66 artists from 25 countries across 22 venues.
• Curated by Nikhil Chopra, the biennale's theme is 'for the time being', focusing on the body as a bearer of memory and materiality.
• This edition expands beyond Aspinwall House, introducing new venues like Island Warehouse in Willingdon Island, accessible by Water Metro.
• The KMB includes parallel events like Students' Biennale, Art By Children, Edam, and a special project on Vivan Sundaram.

Why It Matters: Kochi-Muziris Biennale expands cultural access and community engagement.