The Kochi Biennale Foundation has appointed contemporary artist and curator Jitish Kallat as the new president of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. He will chair the selection committee for the next edition's curator, succeeding co-founder Bose Krishnamachari, who resigned earlier this year.
This leadership transition marks a significant shift for one of Asia's most prominent contemporary art events. Kallat's deep institutional knowledge, having served on the foundation's board and curated its second edition, positions him to steer the biennale's artistic direction during a critical period of succession planning.