Bose Krishnamachari was born in Kerala, India in 1963. He gained his Batchelor’s in Fine Art from the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai in 1999, and his Masters in Visual Arts from Goldsmiths College in 2000. He has shown in numerous group and solo exhibitions internationally.

Krishnamachari is considered the mentor of the generation of young artists from Mumbai known as the 'Bombay Boys'. His studio in Mumbai attracts artists, designers, filmmakers and architects and has often been compared to Andy Warhol's Factory.

Arriving in Bombay in 1986 with only a prospectus for the J.J. School of Arts, Krishnamachari feels strongly about supporting the younger generation of artists, helping them to make inroads within the contemporary art world. By curating and conceptualizing exhibitions (such as Bombay Boys X 1’7, KAAM, and the much acclaimed Double-Enders - a show comprising works from a host of artists from Kerala – MaaRKERS, Soft Spoken and Spy-07), and creating a platform for younger and lesser known talent, Krishnamachari has helped many young artists to gain visibility within the contemporary art world.

Krishnamachari lives and works in Mumbai.