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Kochi-Muziris Biennale Unveils 2025 Lineup of 66 Artists for 'For The Time Being'

Focus on body-centered, site-responsive works signals a locally collaborative approach following prior organizational strains.

Overview

  • The sixth edition runs from December 12, 2025 to March 31, 2026 across multiple sites in Kochi, Kerala.
  • Indian artist Nikhil Chopra curates with HH Art Spaces under the title “For The Time Being.”
  • About 50 new commissions will be developed with local collaborators and installed across first-time neighborhood venues and heritage sites.
  • Confirmed locations include Aspinwall House, Pepper House, Durbar Hall, the Island Warehouse on Willingdon Island, 111 (KVJ Building), and Space, the former Indian Chamber of Commerce.
  • The roster spans over 20 countries and includes Marina Abramović, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Ibrahim Mahama, Otobong Nkanga, and Tino Sehgal, with a tighter scale than the previous 90-artist edition following 2023 production and payment disputes.