PROJECT SYNOPSIS PTS-6

A STUDY ON HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF AN

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS WITH
SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KOCHI-MUZIRIS
BIENNALE

Submitted by
Christo joseph

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Name Christo joseph

Programme BTS
Code
Course PTS 6–Tourism
Marketing
Enrollment 150698987
Number
Address Kunnumpurathu(h),m
athaippara p.o
valakode,Idukki,Ke
rala
Regional Cochin (14)
Centre
Study Centre Kottayam (1406)
Title of the A STUDY ON
Project HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND OF AN
INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL OF ARTS
WITH SPECIAL
REFERENCE TO
KOCHI-MUZIRIS
BIENNALE
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL

I hereby certify that the proposal for the project entitled “Kochi-
Muziris Biennale:An International Festival of Arts” by Christo
joseph(150698987) has been prepared after due consultation
with me.The proposal has my approval and has,to my
knowledge,the potential of developing into a comprehensive
Project work.I also agree to supervise the above – mentioned
Project till its completion.

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(Signature of Supervisor)

Name:

Designation:

Institutional Address:

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The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art held

in Kochi, Kerala. It is the largest art exhibition in India and the biggest contemporary art
festival in Asia. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an initiative of the Kochi Biennale
Foundation with support from the Government of Kerala. The exhibition is set in spaces
across Kochi, with shows being held in existing galleries, halls, and site-specific
installations in public spaces, heritage buildings and disused structures.

In May 2010, Mumbai based contemporary artists of Kerala origin, Bose Krishnamachari
and Riyaz Komu, were approached by then culture minister of Kerala, M.A Baby to start
an international art project in the state. Acknowledging the lack of an international
platform for contemporary art in India, Bose and Riyas proposed the idea of a Biennale (a
large scale international exhibition) in Kochi on the lines of the Venice Biennale.

Indian and international artists exhibit artworks across a variety of mediums including
film, installation, painting, sculpture, new media and performance art.Through the
celebration of contemporary art from around the world, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale seeks

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to invoke the historic cosmopolitan legacy of the modern metropolis of Kochi, and its
mythical predecessor, the ancient port of Muziris..

The second edition of the biennale cost about Rs 17 crore, slightly up from the Rs 16.5
crore spent on the first edition. The Kerala government’s contribution fell to Rs 3 crore
from Rs 9 crore despite pleas for financial assistance.The organisers relied on sponsorship
and online crowd funding for meeting the expenses. The number of visitors grew to five
lakhs in the second edition, an increase of one lakh from the first edition.

The Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) is a non-profit charitable trust engaged in

promoting art & culture and educational activities in India; primary amongst them the
hosting of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. KBF works around the year to strengthen
contemporary art infrastructure and to broaden public access to art across India.

The Kochi Biennale Foundation is also engaged in the conservation of heritage properties
and monuments and the upliftment of traditional forms of art and culture.

Alongside the exhibition the Biennale offers a rich programme of talks, seminars,
screenings, music, workshops and educational activities for school children and students.

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

1. To know about the historical background of Biennale.

2. To understand the significance of Biennale on tourism industry.

3. To ind out the significance of Biennale by promoting contemporary arts.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The study being undertaken is exploratory research.Where in all these approaches of

exploratory research like the literature survey will be undertaken.

Data sources

Primary data will be collected specifically for the study at hand,on site experience at the
Kochi-Muziris Biennale

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Secondary data will be collected from leading dailies,The Times of India,The

Hindu,Malayala Manorama.An extensive literature survey will be done.Information from
various sources like the Journals, Books, Internet and Printed articles will be collected .
Information will also be collected on the popular hotel events,which attracts tourists.

Analysis: Collected information will be analyzed under the light of the literature.

Conclusion : The findings from the information gathered and after doing the analysis will be
used to draw conclusions.

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