Norwegian ambassador visits Kochi-Muziris Biennale
The Hindu
KOCHI
KOCHI
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale showcases some of the greatest modern artworks that are completely honest and created with sincerity, Norwegian Ambassador to India Hans Jacob Frydenlund said on Monday.
“It is of high significance that the Biennale has paved the way for the exhibition of the global arts itself,” he said after visiting the contemporary art festival.
In fact, the creations of Norwegian artists impressed Hans Jacob Frydenlund, who along with his wife, spent considerable time extolling the beauty of the works. Two renowned artists from Norway, Elle Marja Eira and Hilde Skancke, are exhibiting their artworks at the Biennale this time.
“The works of both of them are beautiful and powerful. They are the pride of our nation,” the Norwegian Ambassador said.
The Biennale provides a unique experience as it reflects the various cultures from across the world and a myriad choice of subjects under a single roof, Hans Jacob Frydenlund said.
Kochi Biennale Foundation President Bose Krishnamachari and International Partnership and Programs-In-Charge Shwetal A. Patel earlier accorded a warm welcome to the Norwegian Ambassador and his wife at the Fort Kochi Aspinwall House.
Tapping ‘neera’, a sweet nutrient-rich sap derived from coconut spathe, using the Coco-sap Chiller developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod, Kerala, has raised the hopes of farmers in earning income from coconut trees, even while keeping monkeys at bay.
The films presented at the Sci560 Film Festival were selected through an open call and curated by a jury composed of members from the Bangalore Film Forum and the SGB team. The festival’s screenings highlight various aspects of Bengaluru, from its urban landscape to its technological advances and deep-rooted scientific traditions.