Kochi-Muziris Biennale to Announce Curator for the Seventh Edition on May 8, 2026
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale Foundation has announced that the curator for the 7th edition of the Biennale will be revealed on May 8, 2026, during a special event in Venice at the 61st Venice Biennale. Key Details - Event location: Venice, Italy - Date & time: May 8, 2026, at 3 PM CET (6:30 PM IST) - Live stream: Kochi Biennale Foundation’s official YouTube channel - Announcement by: Jitish Kallat, President of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale Significance - The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is India’s largest contemporary art festival, held every two years in Kochi, Kerala. - The curator’s vision shapes the Biennale’s theme, exhibitions, and collaborations, making this announcement a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the 2026–27 edition. - Hosting the announcement at the Venice Biennale underscores Kochi’s growing global presence in the art world, linking South Asia’s premier art event with one of Europe’s most influential cultural platforms. This upcoming reveal is expected to set the tone for the Biennale’s seventh edition, which will continue its tradition of blending local histories with global contemporary art practices.
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