Tribal children showcase a mural painting at ‘Sea: A Boiling Vessel’ by Aazhi Archives in Kochi

Tribal children showcase a mural painting at ‘Sea: A Boiling Vessel’ by Aazhi Archives in Kochi

Students of Government Model Residential School, Wadakkancherry, Thrissur, painting a graffitti at Hallegua House in Mattancherry | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat Manikandan P best expresses himself through art. It hasn’t been long since he started painting with poster colours and acrylic; until then, he would create striking pictures on rocks and other surfaces using sharp […]

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Maritime history, gender identity, feminism … at the Invited Exhibitions and Satellite Shows in Kochi Muziris Biennale-5

Maritime history, gender identity, feminism … at the Invited Exhibitions and Satellite Shows in Kochi Muziris Biennale-5

Let not the postponement of the main show of KMB-5 deter you from enjoying the spread of Invited Exhibitions and Satellite Shows across Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. With over 90 artists exhibiting in the city, a visitor to the Kochi Muziris Biennale can be forgiven for wondering which one to visit. Housed in heritage warehouses […]

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Kings and climate change | K.R. Sunil photographs Chavittu Nadakam artistes in Kerala who are facing rising sea levels

Kings and climate change | K.R. Sunil photographs Chavittu Nadakam artistes in Kerala who are facing rising sea levels

Fisherman and Chavittu Nadakam artiste George Vadakkepparambil | Photo Credit: K.R. Sunil Silosh George, a fisherman from Chellanam, a coastal village in Kochi, moonlights as a Chavittu Nadakam artiste. In his 30s, George is one of the few young practitioners of the 16th century dance drama. He often attends rehearsals after the day’s work. Once […]

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