Kochi: The fourth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the biggest contemporary art exhibition in South India, will commence here on Wednesday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event at Fort Kochi parade grounds at 5.30 pm.

Anita Dube hoisted the flag in Aspinwall house, the main venue at 12.00 pm. The 108-day long Biennale will conclude on March 29. The event will be staged in 10 venues in Fort Kochi, Mattanchery as well as in downtown Ernakulam. Curated by eminent artist Anita Dube, Kochi-Muziris Biennale will display the works of 94 artists from 30 countries.

The first edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale was conducted in 2012. Bose Krishnamachari and Riyas Khomu were the curators of the event in the first edition. Minister Kadakampally Surendran, MA Yusuf Ali, Artist Nilima Sheikh, Kochi Biennale foundation president Bose Krishnamachari and others will attend the inaugural ceremony.

Rs 100 for entry ticket

Visitors should pay Rs 100 for entry tickets to the exhibitions in the venues. With this ticket, vistors will be allowed to enter in Aspinwall house thrice a day and once in other venues. Those who take group ticket worth Rs 500 will be allowed to enter all venues for three days. Students below 18 years will be charged Rs 50 as entry fee.