Kochi Biennale’s Let’s Talk Comes to Pune for the First Time on November 15; Entry Is Free
The Kochi Biennale Foundation brings its Let’s Talk series to Pune on Sunday, November 15, with Jitish Kallat and curator Kader Attia. Entry is free with registration.
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Pune, 13th November 2026: The Kochi Biennale Foundation will hold its Let’s Talk conversation series in Pune for the first time on Sunday, November 15, at the Pune International Centre in Pashan. Artist Jitish Kallat and curator Kader Attia will speak, and entry is free with advance registration.
The event runs from 5 pm to 7:30 pm and is organised by the Kirloskar Group with the foundation, according to the organisers’ announcement carried by Punekar News.
Who is speaking
Three people from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India’s best-known contemporary art festival, are on the panel:
- Kader Attia, curator of the seventh edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale
- Jitish Kallat, President of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale and one of India’s leading contemporary artists
- Mario D’Souza, Director of Programmes at the Kochi Biennale Foundation
What the conversation is about
The organisers said the evening will look at how art connects with history, memory and society, and at the role cultural platforms play in shaping conversations about art. It will also discuss how India’s contemporary art scene is changing.
Let’s Talk is the foundation’s public conversation series, and this is its first session in Pune.
How to attend
- Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Venue: Pune International Centre, Panchawati, Pashan
- Entry: Free and open to all
- Registration: Required in advance, through the link shared by the organisers
Registration links for free talks often close once the hall fills, so sign up early if you want a seat.
Getting to Pune International Centre
The centre is in Panchawati, off Pashan Road. There is no metro station within walking distance, so a car, two-wheeler, auto or app cab is the easiest option. If you plan to use the metro part of the way, see our Pune Metro timings and fares page.
Why this matters for Pune’s art scene
Pune is better known for theatre and classical music than for contemporary art talks of this scale. A Kochi Biennale session in the city gives local artists, art students and gallery-goers a chance to hear the festival’s curator and president in person.
It also falls on a busy cultural weekend. The Soor Mahatee Mahotsav is on at Tilak Road, and the Sakal Lit Fest is running at BORI. See our Pune events this weekend page for more.
What is still not clear
The organisers have not said whether the talk will be recorded or streamed for those who cannot attend. We will update this post if they do.
Frequently asked questions
When is Kochi Biennale Let’s Talk in Pune?
It is on Sunday 15 November 2026, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.
Where is the Kochi Biennale talk in Pune?
At the Pune International Centre, Panchawati, Pashan.
Is there an entry fee?
No. Entry is free, but you need to register in advance through the organisers’ link.
Who are the speakers?
Curator Kader Attia, Kochi-Muziris Biennale President Jitish Kallat and Mario D’Souza of the Kochi Biennale Foundation.
