Kochi-Muziris Biennale

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art held in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. It is the largest art exhibition in the country and the biggest contemporary art festival in Asia. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an initiative of the Kochi Biennale Foundation with support from the Government of Kerala. The concept of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale was ideated and executed by Venu Vasudevan, IAS, who was the Government of Kerala's cultural secretary. The exhibition is set across Kochi, with shows being held in existing galleries, halls, and site-specific installations in public spaces, heritage buildings and vacant structures. Source: Wikipedia

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale, since its inception in 2012, is South Asia's preeminent platform for contemporary art and has dramatically reshaped India's cultural landscape. Its artist-curator model values process and cultural exchange over market-driven spectacle.