Overview
- KBF chair Dr Venu Vasudevan announced the resignation on January 14 via a press release that cited pressing family reasons.
- The foundation has begun identifying an eminent art-world figure to serve as the next president of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
- Krishnamachari co-founded the biennale and co-curated its inaugural 2012 edition, playing a central role in its growth.
- The sixth edition, titled For the Time Being and curated by Nikhil Chopra with HH Art Spaces, remains open through March 31 across multiple venues in Kochi.
- Recent restructuring includes the 2024 appointments of Vasudevan as chair and Thomas Varghese as CEO, while Krishnamachari this week received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Delhi without referencing the resignation in social posts.