Artist-curator Bose Krishnamachari has resigned from the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF). He was a co-founder and president of KBF and member, Board of Trustees of KBF.
Mr. Krishnamachari has cited “pressing family reasons” for his resignation, said Venu. V., chairperson, KBF, in a statement on Wednesday (January 14, 2026).
Mr. Krishnamachari has not made any comment on the matter, though his decision, which comes amid the ongoing edition of the biennale, has triggered speculations.
Mr. Krishnamachari served as the co-curator of the maiden edition of the biennale, along with artist Riyas Komu, in 2012.
“He has been one of the most influential figures in the growth and evolution of the biennale. The foundation has initiated the process of identifying an eminent person with high credentials in the art world to serve as president of KBF,” Mr. Venu said in the statement.
In 2018, Mr. Komu resigned from all management positions linked with the biennale following allegations of sexual misconduct.
