KMB seminar ‘Anandinte Rachanalogam’, sculpture exhibition at Irinjalakuda on January 10–11, 2026

In honour of versatile nonagenarian Malayalam writer Anand’s literary and cultural contributions, a two-day seminar and a sculpture exhibition are being organised as part of the outreach programme and the series — Art, Time Conflict — of the sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB).

Event Details
- Seminar Title: Anandinte Rachanalokam (“Anand’s Creative World”)
- Dates: January 10–11, 2026
- Venue: Gayathri Auditorium, Irinjalakuda (Thrissur district, Kerala)
- Part of: KMB’s outreach series Art, Time Conflict (6th edition)
- Associated Festival: Peruvanam International Village Festival (PIVF)

Program Highlights
- Seminar: Curated by cultural enthusiast & filmmaker Keli Ramachandran.
- Sculpture Exhibition: Featuring Anand’s works, inaugurated by Bose Krishnamachari (KMB President).
- Inauguration: By writer & former diplomat M. Mukundan.
- Keynote Address: Prof. V. Rajakrishnan on Anand and Modernity.
- Cultural Dialogue Panel: Inaugurated by Minister Dr. R. Bindu; chaired by MP Jackson.
- Performances: Ghazal by Siraj Amal & team, and a street play by Roy Georgekutty Ashan’s troupe.
- Valedictory Address: By poet-critic K. Satchidanandan.

Panel Discussions & Papers:
- KC Narayanan – Environmental Vision
- Kavitha Balakrishnan – Anand’s Sculptures
- AM Shinas – Religious Orientation
- Conversations with M. N. Karassery and Anand himself

About Anand
- Born 1936, entering his 90th year.
- Pen name of P. Sachidanandan, a leading voice in modernist Malayalam literature.
- Known for philosophical depth, ethical awareness, and narrative innovation.
- Major works: Alkootam (1970), Utharayanam (1982), Govardhante Yathrakal (1995), Apharikappetta Daivangal (2001), among others.
- Awards: Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Central Sahitya Akademi (1997), Vayalar Award (1993), Ezhuthachan Award (2019).

Significance
This two-day program is both a literary and cultural tribute—evaluating Anand’s contributions across novels, short stories, plays, poetry, essays, and sculpture. It also situates his work within the broader context of modernity, ethics, politics, and spirituality in Indian literature.