Kader Attia Appointed Curator for Seventh Kochi-Muziris Biennale
French-Algerian artist Kader Attia has been announced as the curator for the seventh edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), scheduled for 2027-2028. The announcement was made by Jitish Kallat, the newly appointed president of the Kochi Biennale Foundation, during an event at Ocean Space in Venice. Attia, who previously participated in the 2014 edition, aims to transform the biennale into a space for negotiating coexistence and reflecting societal complexity. He emphasizes a curatorial approach that bridges different worlds, fostering collective projects between artists and local communities rather than focusing on single aesthetics or generations. This appointment follows recent organizational changes, including the stepping down of former president Bose Krishnamachari. Attia views the curator's role as a connector of diverse spaces, including artworks, conversations, and people. The selection highlights the biennale's growing global influence, having attracted nearly 700,000 visitors in its last edition. Attia intends to utilize his experience from running La Colonie in Paris to facilitate meaningful dialogue and connection through personal objects and shared experiences in Kochi.
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Kader Attia Appointed Curator for Seventh Kochi-Muziris Biennale
French-Algerian artist Kader Attia has been announced as the curator for the seventh edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), scheduled for 2027-2028. The announcement was made by Jitish Kallat, the newly appointed president of the Kochi Biennale Foundation, during an event at Ocean Space in Venice. Attia, who previously participated in the 2014 edition, aims to transform the biennale into a space for negotiating coexistence and reflecting societal complexity. He emphasizes a curatorial approach that bridges different worlds, fostering collective projects between artists and local communities rather than focusing on single aesthetics or generations. This appointment follows recent organizational changes, including the stepping down of former president Bose Krishnamachari. Attia views the curator's role as a connector of diverse spaces, including artworks, conversations, and people. The selection highlights the biennale's growing global influence, having attracted nearly 700,000 visitors in its last edition. Attia intends to utilize his experience from running La Colonie in Paris to facilitate meaningful dialogue and connection through personal objects and shared experiences in Kochi.