Biennale a major driver of art and culture in Kerala, says Chief Secretary
The Hindu
KOCHI
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale has become a major driver of art and culture in Kerala, helping the State feature on the global art and culture map, according to Chief Secretary V.P. Joy.
Biennale heralds Kerala spreading its wings to the global space, he said after visiting Aspinwall House at Fort Kochi, the main venue.
Mr. Joy noted that artists and art works from different parts of the country and even from around the world now wanted to be featured in the premier contemporary art fest. The biennale showcases artists’ creative response to different life issues in different regions. Biennale throws up an opportunity to artistically look at all spheres of life.
The crowd at the biennale venues was huge on the New Year’s eve, more so becaue of the Cochin Carnival which had turned Fort Kochi festive.
Famous personalities from across the globe visited biennale venues to get a feel of the latest trends in the field of arts.
“The fascinating installations at the Biennale create in common people a new awareness of all spheres of life,” writer and art critic Suneet Chopra said after visiting the art event. Artistic creation sets the democratic ground to challenge the making of false history and for raising voice against oppression. Biennale is capable of empowering people to build new concepts and express them, he added.
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