The Foundation said that Bose cited "pressing family reasons" for his resignation.
Published Jan 14, 2026 | 5:21 PM ⚊ Updated Jan 14, 2026 | 5:58 PM
Bose Krishnamachari is one of the founders of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
Synopsis: Krishnamachari is one of the founders of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and served as co-curator of its inaugural edition in 2012. Over the years he has played a key role in shaping the Biennale into one of the most prominent contemporary art events in South Asia, contributing significantly to its growth and international profile.
Artist and cultural organiser Bose Krishnamachari has resigned from the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF), stepping down from his roles as President of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and Member of the Board of Trustees.
In a press statement, the Foundation said that Bose cited “pressing family reasons” for his resignation.
The statement was issued by Dr. Venu V, Chairperson, Kochi Biennale Foundation.
Krishnamachari is one of the founders of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and served as co-curator of its inaugural edition in 2012. Over the years he has played a key role in shaping the Biennale into one of the most prominent contemporary art events in South Asia, contributing significantly to its growth and international profile.
When South First contacted the Kochi Biennale Foundation for clarification, officials cited the same reason, stating that the resignation was due to personal and family-related circumstances.
The Foundation has initiated the process of identifying an eminent person with strong credentials in the art world to take over as the next President of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
Confirming his resignation, Krishnamachari said he was stepping back for “personal and family reasons, and to return more fully to my own artistic practice. The Foundation is in a strong place, and future editions are already gaining momentum, which gives me confidence and peace in making this decision”.
In a WhatsApp message, he said the decision to “”step down as President of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Kochi Biennale Foundation” was made “after much reflection and discussion over the past few weeks.”
