Jnanpith Award:
Overview:
Renowned English fiction writer Amitav Ghosh has been selected for Jnanpith award, 2018.
About:
- The Jnanpith Award is one of the prestigious literary honours in the country. The award was instituted in 1961.
- Eligibility: Any Indian citizen who writes in any of the official languages of India is eligible for the honour.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale:
Overview:
Fourth edition of Kochi-Muziris biennale is being held in Fort Kochi, Kerala. The Biennale was curated by Anita Dube and become the first Biennale in world in which participation of women accounts for half of the participating artists.
Theme of the Biennale is – “Possibilities for a Non- Alienated Life”.
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.
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