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Armaan Collective — The Kochi Biennale Venue Where Migration, Memory, and Art Collide
A dot matrix printer screeches in the corner of a Mattancherry warehouse. Slowly, it spits out a long scroll of paper — observations, thoughts, fragments of conversation between artists who may never meet in person.
David Hall at Kochi Biennale: A Kenyan Artist, a Child Bride's Daughter, and 330 Years of Walls That Listen
A Kenyan artist draws on Dutch walls. A student builds a shelter for her child-bride mother. David Hall is unmissable.
India's First Woman Photojournalist Meets a Colonial Jail in Fort Kochi Biennale
Inside the Biennale's most layered show - where India's first woman photojournalist meets a freedom fighters' jail.
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Taala Tamate at Kochi Biennale: A Drum That Was Silenced Now Takes Centre Stage [Feb 15]
A marginalized drum reclaims the stage. Taala Tamate brings rhythm, resistance, and joy to Aspinwall House in Fort kochi.
The Ultimate Guide & Map to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025/26 Venues
Kochi-Muziris Biennale is finally here. Browse through Daily Schedules, Highlights, Events, Galleries, Artists in this ultimate guide
32 Things to Do in Fort Kochi — February 2026
This is our Fort Kochi insider guide for you — 32 paw-picked experiences, updated regularly by the cats who call this place home. Whether you're here for the Biennale, the food, or just the light on the harbour at dusk, we've got you.
Aspinwall House Kochi Biennale 2025-26: Complete Artist Guide
An old refrigerator hums in a dark room. Inside its freezer, frozen fish and fungi slowly decay behind glass. Walk through every room of Aspinwall House at the Kochi Biennale. Here's what you'll see
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Indus Valley Dancing Girl: Hallucinations of an Artifact [Feb 14,15]
Imagine a small bronze figure locked inside a museum case. She has stood still for thousands of years. But what if she could suddenly breathe, sweat, and move? This performance does not just look at history. It wakes it up.
When Fort Kochi was a merry-go-round of colonial powers, Bastion Bungalow's History
The British arrived and took over toward the end of the 18th century. In 1806, they destroyed the remaining fort walls - but left the bungalow standing. Typical British move: flatten the fort, keep the pretty house.
A Film shot inside the brutalist Parliament of Dhaka is screening in Fort Kochi
Albanian artist Driant Zeneli screens a 21-minute opera-film shot inside the brutalist Parliament of Dhaka, Bangladesh. A white peacock who cannot fly falls in love with his own tear.
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Dhriti — Kerala's First Mental Health Festival in Fort Kochi [Feb 14]
The fundamental problem in mental health is the lack of human interaction. By using AI chatbots to replace that at scale, we're going to make the problem worse. Dhriti: Kerala's First Mental Health Festival Is Happening in Fort Kochi
A Guide for Book Lovers in Fort Kochi: Best Bookstores in Town
Discover the charm of the curated collection of books found in the independent and quaint bookstores in Fort Kochi that enriches the cultural experience of travellers and explorers.
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4 Ceramics: Be inspired by 4 Women of Golden Bridge Pottery in Fort Kochi [Feb 6-23]
Clay has a way of carrying time inside it. Every crack, every glaze mark, every curve of a vessel holds the story of fire and patience. At 4 Ceramics, You are looking at four different lifetimes of listening to what mud wants to become. 6 to 23 Feb 2026 in Fort Kochi
Le Té by Iyami: The Best Early Morning Cafe in Fort Kochi
In a town that sleeps late, Le Té by Iyami offers early risers a sanctuary with Coffee and historical Breudher bread, and the perfect window in a 400 year old Dutch Building to watch Fort Kochi wake up.
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Mattancherry Food Walk: A Culinary Journey in Fort Kochi [Feb 13]
If you want to understand the soul of Mattancherry, you don’t look at the maps or blogs; you look at the plates. From the crunch of a Gujarati samosa to the legendary Erachi Choru at Nooriyas, this town is a map of migration you can taste.
Where the Secret Sauce is Spilled by Children: Mattancherry’s Kitchen Alchemy
Most kitchens are ruled by parents. In a small corner of Fort Kochi, the kids have taken over the menu—and the memories.
Archaeological Camera: Mohamed A Transforms 2,600-Year-Old Sites Into Art at Fort Kochi
When does a photograph stop being documentation and become an artefact itself? Can pre-historic artifacts be art? Visit Mohamed A's Exhibition at Kara, Fort Kochi
Burgers of Club House Fort Kochi
Club House in Fort Kochi serves French omelettes, gourmet burgers & late-night bites in heritage Fort Kochi. Menu, prices & insider tips for your visit.
A Day at the Paradesi Synagogue
Aleppey's latest expedition — into the heart of Fort Kochi’s purrfound cultural relic: the Paradesi Synagogue.
Army Of Ants
Dried leaves become cockroaches. Fish thorns transform into Venus flytraps. Sharan B works with overlooked materials to explore life, death, memory, and the beauty hidden in ordinary things.
Sacred Scapes
Brick carries the weight of loss and transition. Urgain Zawa's installation from Ladakh links melting glaciers, paper-mache horns, and ancestral rituals against environmental disaster.
The People's Orchestra
From a humble handcart in Satana to processions across Maharashtra—Rutuja Sonawane traces her father's 50-year journey with 'Swar Samrat', a brass band rooted in Ambedkarite ideals.
Hidden Food Spots
Hidden spots in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry for authentic samosas, jalebis, dhoklas, lassis, erachi choru, parottas and more
Beer & Wine Places
Find the best spots for beer and wine in Fort Kochi. Visit local favorites like Seagull for seaside drinks, and Francis for a chill vibe.
Kerala Traditional Meals (Sadhya)
Looking for a traditional Kerala Sadhya? Check our list of local favorites. Most spots serve meals only during lunch, so plan your visit early.
Local Cat's Guide to Fort Kochi's Cafés
As Fort Kochi's self proclaimed resident café cat, I spend my days prowling between the best coffee, food spots in town, napping in sunny windowsills, and observing your peculiar two-legged behaviors.
Experience Pigeon Feeding at Fort Kochi’s Jain Temple: A Fun Mid-Day Activity
Delve into the century-old tradition of pigeon feeding at the Jain Temple near Gujarati Road to experience one of the many enchanting cultural aspects of Fort Kochi.
Mattanchery Palace: A Royal Walks Among Royals
At first glance, it looked simple. White walls, a sloping roof, nothing too showy. But don’t be fooled. This place holds centuries of secrets. And it smells like it, too—wood, dust, ink, and memories.
Music and Memories: Inside the Mehboob Memorial Orchestra
A cultural journey into the heart of Kochi's musical heritage and the legacy of Deccani Muslim tradition preserved by Mehboob Memorial Orchestra.