Two artists. One fabric. A whole history.
Artists
Mohammad Riyaz (Government College of Fine Arts, Gwalior) and Aman Kumar Bavariya (Government College of Fine Arts, Jabalpur)
Medium
Variable (textiles, painting, tailoring)
Venue
Artshila, Near Parade Ground
This beautiful Kochi Biennale Venue presented by Arthshila is part of their multi-art curations projects across India.
Address: Opposite Parade Ground, Next to entrance of Lily Street
Timings
10AM to 6PM (Mon to Sunday)
Till March 31st, 2026
About
Riyaz and Aman work on manjarpat—raw muslin cloth that once symbolised colonial resistance and labour struggles. Today, this humble fabric becomes their canvas for memory and meaning.
Riyaz stitches and paints, telling stories of Indian farmers. His layered garments speak of land struggles, dignity, and the weight carried by rural communities. Aman weaves tales from his grandmother's memories, exploring generational loss through thread and pigment.
Their collaboration feels like two rivers meeting—different currents, same ocean.
Kochi Biennale 2025-26
The Students' Biennale, running alongside the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, has always been a space where tomorrow's artistic giants take their first bold leaps. This year's edition brings together young artists from art schools across India—each with stories that demand to be heard.
