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Enter Sultana’s Reality: Exploring the relationship between women and books in India
Shikha Kumar •Through her animated project Enter Sultana’s Reality, artist Afrah Shafiq tells the stories of women who challenged societal conventions, such as Savitribai Phule and Rokeya Sakhawat Hussain. She delves into how reading was seen as something women had to do in addition to domestic work, how it was considered a non-threatening, decorative ability, not something empowering
Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2020: Artist Shubigi Rao to curate fifth edition of art festival
Fp Staff •The Indian-origin artist Shubigi Rao, has previously showcased her installations at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale during its 2018 edition. Her focus has been on ideas including archaeology, libraries and literature among others.
Kochi-Muziris Fundation issued injunction notice by Ernakulam HC over auction as vendor alleges non-payment of dues
Fp Staff •Kochi-Muziris Biennale Foundation had put up a notice on their website on 10 April announcing an auction of the new and used air conditioners, television sets, projectors, audio systems and other electronics items used in the festival.
#MeToo India: Kochi Biennale Foundation drops inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations against Riyas Komu
Fp Staff •The anonymous #MeToo allegations on Instagram had suggested that Komu had made forcible and unwelcome advances on two occasions to which Komu had responded, also on Instagram with an apology for having caused hurt with his behaviour.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale dogged by claims of non-payment of dues to local contractor; denies wrongdoing
Suryasarathibhattacharya •A local contractor started an Instagram handle called @justicefrombiennale18_19 demanding the Kochi Biennale Foundation clear dues amounting to Rs 1.4 crore before the event ends on 29 March.
With Introspection, her latest art exhibit, Michelle Poonawalla urges us to reflect on news we consume
Suryasarathibhattacharya •Michelle Poonawalla's artwork Introspection met with acclaim when it was exhibited at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2019 and was displayed at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai from 18 to 23 March.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018: Graffiti artists create colourful street murals ahead of festival
Fp Staff •Colourful street murals celebrating street art are being prepared in Kochi, Kerala ahead of the fourth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale set to flag off on 12 December
At Kochi Muziris Biennale, a food project showcases indigenous varieties of rice from across India, presented in unique ways
Ruth Dsouza Prabhu •At the Kochi Muziris Biennale, a very interesting food project showcasing indigenous varieties of rice, many little known and presented in unique ways, is something you should consider stopping by at.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale: Chris Dercon on why museums must look beyond the past, towards the future
Fp Staff •Speaking about the subject of archives at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Belgian art curator Chris Dercon spoke about why museums should not be seeped in nostalgia
Remembering Anoop Skaria and our collective that helped make Kochi an international hub for art
Abul Kalam Azad •A friend remembers the time he spent with Anoop Skaria, who was a patron of the arts, and of the work they did to make Kochi a space for local artists