"After 13 years leading the Kochi-Muziris Biennale in India, the artist and curator Bose Krishnamachari will step down from his roles as president of the Kochi Biennale Foundation and member of its board of trustees. In a statement, Krishnamachari cited "pressing family reasons" for his decision. His departure is not expected to impact the sixth edition of the biennial, For the Time Being, which opened last month and will run as scheduled until 31 March."
"Krishnamachari founded the Kochi-Muziris Biennale in 2012 in Fort Kochi, a port town and historic trading hub in the southwestern state of Kerala. The first edition of the biennial was curated by Krishnamachari, along with his co-founder and fellow artist Riyas Komu; Komu stepped down from the biennial following allegations of sexual harassment shortly before the opening of the fourth edition in 2018."
"Each subsequent edition of the biennial has been curated by a leading South Asian artist. Under Krishnamachari's leadership, the biennial has garnered praise for its ambitious scope and platforming of progressive politics, as well as a democractic engagement with its local audience. It has also drawn criticism for its logistical failures, ranging from accusations of labour violations and mismanagement of funds to poor communication between its organisers."
Bose Krishnamachari is stepping down as president of the Kochi Biennale Foundation and as a member of its board of trustees after 13 years, citing pressing family reasons. His departure is not expected to affect the sixth edition, For the Time Being, which remains open until 31 March. Krishnamachari founded the Kochi-Muziris Biennale in 2012 in Fort Kochi and helped establish a major non-commercial platform for cutting-edge contemporary art in India. The biennial gained international recognition, showcased editions curated by leading South Asian artists, and drew both praise for its ambition and criticism for logistical and management failures. The foundation has begun searching for an eminent successor.
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