Aarti Lohia Boosts Kochi-Muziris Biennale with Platinum Patronage

Renowned art patron Aarti Lohia supports the Kochi-Muziris Biennale as a Platinum Patron through a one-year grant. Her contribution underscores a commitment to fostering the Biennale as a major platform for contemporary art. Aarti's philanthropic efforts have significantly enhanced the visibility of South Asian and Southeast Asian artists globally.

Renowned art patron and philanthropist Aarti Lohia has stepped forward as a Platinum Patron for the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), aligning her influential support with the prestigious art exhibition's sixth edition, which opens on December 12, 2025.

According to a statement from the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) on Friday, Lohia's contribution underscores her steadfast dedication to promoting the Biennale as a crucial global platform for contemporary art. This move reaffirms her deep-rooted commitment to the international art community.

Based in London but born in India, Lohia perceives philanthropy as more than just offering support; she views it as a means to cultivate environments where beauty, dignity, and opportunity thrive. As the Chair of the SP Lohia Foundation, UK, she has spearheaded several projects that elevate the works of both renowned and underrepresented artists from South Asia and Southeast Asia on the global stage.

(With inputs from agencies.)