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Krispin JosephPX

Krispin Joseph PX, a poet and journalist, completed an MFA in art history and visual studies at the University of Hyderabad and an MA in sociology and cultural anthropology from the Central European University, Vienna.

Smitha M Babu’s Pakkalam: Reflections of Land in the Water

The paintings from Smita M. Babu’s series ‘Pakalam’, exhibited at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, traverse the geographical peculiarities of the Ashtamudi Lake shore in Kollam, a region with numerous unique characteristics. Smita’s works, which hint at various aspects related to the coir industry, including occupations, history, and traditions, stand as a testament to how an artist […]

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The naive art in action-A close look at Shilpi Rajan’s Artistic expression at Kochi Muziris Biennale

Art is multiplicity; it is multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and intersubjective; therefore, it is impossible to define what art is. Art implies many things, and so is the artist. When the contemporary world suggests that art is a product of capitalism, the art life of Shilpi Rajan testifies that art is also ‘socialism,’ or at least an

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Vanishing Point: An Installation on Kashmir’s Forced Absences Featured in Kochi Muziris Biennale

There is always a heavy weight to thoughts and news about and from Kashmir. There is always an undercurrent of sorrow and severe conflicts in it. That undercurrent is the hallmark of the artworks of the Kashmiri artist Moonis Ahmad Shah, displayed at the Kochi Muziris Biennale. Moreover, Moonis Ahmad Shah’s world of art also

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Refurbished art as a Harbinger of the Bygone Harmony: A Close Reading of Ali Akbar’s Art Exhibits

Artist Ali Akbar PN’s works, exhibited as part of the curated show at the ongoing 6th edition of Kochi Muziris Biennale, are entirely contemporary in nature, posing questions while also advancing the Biennale’s mission and challenging the legacy of colonialism through a visual dialogue. These works directly and indirectly pose a multitude of questions to

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A Palette of Time: Translating Lived Experience and Epochs

One among the art productions that is attracting a lot of spectators in the initial days of the 6th edition of the Kochi Muziris Biennale is the young artist Sujith SN’s painting series titled Untitled (2025), Elsewhere or Otherwise (2025), and Gateway to the Botanical Gardens (2025). Through this painting, the artist aims to create

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Ways of Seeing the Audience: A Critique of Kochi-Muziris Biennale

An exhibition without  audience is absurd. But are all exhibitions meant for everyone? A drama festival is for drama lovers, a film festival is for cinema enthusiasts, and literary festival are for those who enjoy literature. Each exhibition targets its specific audience. Looking at it this way, who is the ‘audience’ of Kochi-Muziris Biennale? Exhibitions are evaluated

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Unveiling Kochi Muziris Beinnale: Reimagining the Ecosystem “For the Time Being”

The sixth edition of the much-awaited Kochi Biennale is opening its doors for art enthusiasts on December 12, 2025. An art extravaganza lasting for about 110 days with the theme “For the time being,” where artists showcase their talents through various mediums, thereby proving once again that cartographers’ demarcations are irrelevant for art perception. Artists

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Sensual Splendor: Exploring the Allure and Aesthetics of Mughal Erotic Art

We know the presence of ancient Indian Sanskrit text, the Kama Sutra and other classics on sex and eroticism in Indian art and thought. There are a lot of instances of that in Indian art and culture. Hindu-Buddhist art and culture display the legacy of Kama Sutra and Tantricism in the Indian civilisation. The Mughals,

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Painting the World Blue: The Story of Lapis Lazuli

The subject of Art history brings many unknown ‘topics’ into the spotlight. There are exciting materials and objects from different locations and times and diverse cultures: Egyptian, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley and many others. The world of objects and artefacts is fascinated with stories and historicity. Here introduced a unique piece of material from the past;

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Antoni Gaudi: The Architect Who Sued His Clients and Won

Antoni Gaudi is considered the most significant Spanish architect and the most eminent exponent of Catalan Modernism in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Barcelona City is elegantly enfolded with Antoni Gaudi’s architectural beauties in the heart of Spanish life as their cultural essence. Mathematical aspects are the significant elements of Gaudi’s architectural

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