Bose Krishnamachari resigned as director of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and from the board of its foundation in January. The Kochi Biennale Foundation chairperson has now stated the resignation followed a December complaint alleging Krishnamachari sexually harassed a female employee at his apartment, making unwanted remarks and advances. Krishnamachari had initially cited family reasons for his departure.
The revelation exposes a significant #MeToo-style allegation within one of India's most prominent contemporary art events, challenging the institution's transparency. It places the Kochi Biennale Foundation under scrutiny for its handling of the complaint and highlights ongoing issues of power dynamics and accountability in major cultural organizations.