Second Bengal Biennale to Feature Art Across Kolkata and Santiniketan in 2026
The second edition of the Bengal Biennale, organized by the Gameplan Foundation, will take place from November 15, 2026, to January 2, 2027, across Kolkata and Santiniketan. Inspired by Jibananda Das' 1942 poem "Banalata Sen," the exhibition explores Bengal's cultural and ecological histories through diverse artistic practices. Co-curated by Chander Haat and Ritika Biswas, it will feature multiple venues including historic sites and alternative spaces, aiming to intertwine poetics and politics within Bengal's layered landscapes.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 8 Oct, 09:38 am. Other outlets followed.
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