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Jitish Kallat Named President of KochiMuziris Biennale to Lead Next Curator Selection

The move follows Bose Krishnamachari’s resignation as president.

Overview

  • Foundation chair Dr Venu V announced the appointment on March 11, tasking Kallat with overseeing the curator selection for the upcoming edition.
  • Jitish Kallat said he accepted the board’s request and pledged a thoughtful, rigorous process to identify the next curator.
  • The sixth edition, For the Time Being, curated by Nikhil Chopra with HH Art Spaces, remains on view in Kochi through March 31, 2026.
  • Kallat is a trustee of the Kochi Biennale Foundation and previously curated the 2014–15 edition, Whorled Explorations.
  • Recent organizational changes at the foundation include leadership by Dr Venu V as chair and Thomas Varghese as CEO.