Art in the Marketplace

Redefining the usage of Kochi Muziris Biennale, artistic

expression and its relationship with the Society.
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When experiencing a work of art, a curious exchange takes place; the work projects its aura, and we project our
own emotions and precepts on the work.

• Art can act as a cultural and social commentary.

• Art influences society by changing opinions, instilling values
and translating experiences across space and time. The
knowledge of one domain, should strengthen the other.
• There is an emotional connect that Art possess over other
media.
• Art in this sense is communication; it allows people from
different cultures and different times to communicate with each
other via images, sounds and stories. Art is often a vehicle for
social change. It can give voice to the politically or socially
disenfranchised.
 Idea

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Oldenburg calls one's "first place" the home and those that one lives with.
The "second place" is the workplace—where people may actually spend
most of their time. Third places, then, are "anchors" of community life
and facilitate and foster broader, more creative interaction. In other
words, “your third place is where you relax in public, where you
Kayikkante Biriyani (Kayees Biriyani) in Mattancherry
encounter familiar faces and make new acquaintances.” Source :jaysonjc.com

Accessible for all ,no exclusion, free or inexpensive , support for the socially backward & LGBTQIA community, public
spaces that are gender identity inclusive, provide memorable experience, entertainment & learning ,facilitate exchange,
kids friendly, equal work environment.
Aim
To Redefine the usage of Kochi Muziris Biennale, in a such a way that the region has a permanent ‘Third –place 'of its
own, transforming the urban realm into a pool of quality spaces that enhance the socio- cultural and economic facets of
the region.

Objectives
• To understand the effects of ephemeral art events in urban transformation of Kochi.
• To look at Kochi as a recent host of contemporary events and intervene on areas where the event can trigger
transformations such as heritage conservation, preservation of tangible & intangible culture, increasing permeability to
underused public spaces and to boost capacity of the host in future etc.
• To regenerate unused spaces which has high potential to uplift the society.
• To create places for artistic expression and cultural exchange, with emphasize in restoring indigenous art.
• To develop an architectural framework that accommodates various functions, revoking the time and inherent characters
of the region.
Feasibility
It is a City built out of/transplantation and engineering (Shivakumar,
2018). T.V Chandran, through the example of the Liverpool Biennale,
has critically observed that the Kochi Muziris Biennale had no local
correlation, as the community was not involved in it’s planning
(What is Wrong with (Kochi) Biennale? T. V. Chandran). A cultural
institution as a tool for urban renewal has to be evaluated by its
impacts on its local economy as well art the local art production .This
concern could be addressed through a pool of quality spaces , which
acts as a cultural hub, indigenous to the region, promoting local art ,
alongside building a multi cultural community, a spot where the unity
of India wakes up like no place else, the place that keeps on evolving.
Once all traces of the event or its venue (KMB) have gone, we fill the
gap with our memories and the emotions associated with them.
Turning the big venue, Aspinwall House into a permanent venue to
serve the local community.
Source :The Cultural Mapping Project ;Fort Kochi – Mattancherry_A_
A Sahapedia Project
Choices of case studies have been made through analysis of event typology and the extent of effects on the urban realm.
Literature Case Studies
Khamir Craft resource center, Bhuj “ The buildings of Khamir thus emulate the structure of the Indian village :
workshop units cluster together
to form narrow streets and shaded spaces, and the streets divide and meet in
courtyards and chowks”
-Prof.Neelkanth Chhaya
Dilli Haat INA Dilli Haat is a paid-entrance open-air market, food plaza, and craft bazaar
located in Delhi. The area is run by Delhi Tourism and Transportation
Development Corporation (DTTDC), and unlike the traditional weekly
market, the village Haat, Dilli Haat is permanent.
Alembic Industrial Heritage and Re-Development/ Area: 12915 ft² Cultural center, Vadodara.
Karan Grover and Associates Adaptive reuse.
KOODAARAM Kochi-Muziris Pavilion / Anagram
Architects
National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy ‘A metaphor of Indian street”
-Ar. Charles Correa
Kala Academy, Goa by Charles Correa A Prominent Cultural Centre
The building is a unique example of giving back to society. Charles designs
the building for a wanderer, he directs you in his subtleties to explore the
space on your way to the river-front.
London Olympics The Olympics have always spotlighted the host country’s architecture. The
London 2012 summer games, 26 sports at 34 venues, showcase Great
Britain’s new and modern designs alongside its historic architectural past.
Delhi Triennale , Venice Biennale
Live Case Studies Reason
The Valiyangadi Market Big Bazaar (Valiyangadi) is the prominent whole sale and retail Similarity to Mattancherry in built
in Calicut market of Malabar region. typologies and spaces- Heritage area

Kashi Art Café, Fortkochi Established in 1997, it is one of the most popular privately-owned art Adaptive reuse, gallery
David hall, Fortkochi galleries in Kochi. Indian as well as international artists exhibit their
art works at Kashi Art Gallery. A café functions alongside, where
breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served.
Aruvacode : the land of Small village near Nilambur. KUMBHAM, an artisan community
Potters & Pottery . KUMBHAM is located in Aruvacode, a hamlet near Nilambur in that has rehabilated itself from the brink
Malapuram district of Kerala. Today KUMBHAM can claim that it of losing its craft, and is now redefining
has facilitated a product range of over 500 designs including it for the modern world
kitchenware, garden amenities, furniture, office ware, murals,
landscaping products and other accessories.
K R Narayanan National K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts Working environment
Institute of Visual (KRNNIVSA) is an autonomous institute established by the
Science and Arts Government of Kerala at Thekkumthala in Kottayam District of
Kerala state as a training-cum-research centre in film/audio-visual
technology.
LLDC, Gujarat The sprawling LLDC complex, located in Ajrakhpur, Kutch, houses The Living and Learning Design Centre
an international-standard crafts museum . Galleries & studios in a (LLDC) is a pioneering effort to
complex dedicated to local crafts such as textiles, pottery & preserve, revitalize, and promote the
woodworking. glorious craft heritage of Kutch.
Pop-up urbanisms in Fortkochi & Mattancherry
various pockets of cities
 Introduction to Site : Fortkochi - Mattancherry

Site 1: 3.6 acre, Currently the property has been leased to a Site 3: 2810 sq .m, belongs to Site 4: 1.8 acre,
private company, which in turn has given the space to the Port Trust, used by customs dept. opposite Xandari
Kochi Biennale Foundation to use as a venue for the Kochi- on lease. Pepper House is in the Harbour Parking Area
Muziris Biennale. immediate context.

Site2:Cabral Yard
near Aspinwall
House - 2 acre .
Cabral Yard is one
of the venues of the
Kochi-Muziris
Biennale at present.
Programme

Temporary and permanent markets

Museum, permanent/ temporary exhibition spaces, Assembly area
Auditorium and Lecture

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Outdoor stage / recreational areas
Multi- function spaces
Leisure public spaces
International residency programme for artists

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Studios, Video Lab, art schools
Cinema Forum
Food hub
Theater
Library, book store and shops
Art garden
Children's playroom
Service hall / technical area
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