Swiss artists at Kochi Biennale 2014
The works of Swiss artists, Christian Waldvogel, Julian Charrière and Marie Velardi are up on display at the Kochi Biennale 2014, which will be open for public viewing until March 2015.

Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2014 / Whorled explorations
The work of all three artists relates to the theme of the Biennale which is Whorled Explorations, which draws across axes of time and space to interlace the terrestrial with the celestial. 

Opening / Flag hoisting on 12 / 12 / 14 Aspinwall House at 12 noon 
Official Introduction of KMB 2014 by 13 / 12 / 14 Aspinwall House at 4:00 pm  

For more information on the work being presented by the artists at Kochi Biennale click here.

For more information on the artists: 
Christian Waldvogel  -  www.waldvogel.com/works 
Julian Charriere  -  www.julian-charriere.net/ 
Marie Velardi - marie.velardi.ch  

Mirjam Fischer, a freelance Swiss book publisher and writer will be the Editor of the Biennale's short catalogue and review catalogue. The objective of this collaboration is to increase and intensify Pro Helvetia - Swiss Artist's engagement and emphasise the potential of intercultural engagement and skill sharing. 

The works of the Swiss artists will be on display at the Aspinwall House, Fort Kochi. Aspinwall House is a large sea-facing heritage property in Fort Kochi on the way to Mattancherry. The large compound contains office buildings, a residential bungalow and a number of warehouses and smaller outer-lying structures. Aspinwall House will be a primary venue of the Biennale, hosting numerous artist led projects and events spaces. 

The Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) is 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. 

Partner: Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2014 - kochimuzirisbiennale.org  

Christian Waldvogel , Julian Charrière and Marie Velardi's participation at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2014 has been supported by Pro Helvetia - Swiss Arts Council.  

DAMUS India article Nov 2015