April 8, 2024

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You are invited for the free and trilingual April 2024 public programmes by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka). These events have been specially curated to deeply engage the audiences with the pioneering work of Sri Lanka’s first woman architect Minnette De Silva (1918–1998), and the museum’s current exhibition […]

March 19, 2024
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The long-awaited ‘Sri Lankan Artists 2024’ exhibition organized by The George Keyt Foundation will make a resounding comeback after a six-year hiatus. The grand opening will take place on 22 March 2024 at the JDA Perera Gallery in Colombo and continue until 26 March. The George Keyt Foundation’s ‘Sri Lankan Artists 2024’ exhibition not only […]

March 15, 2024
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Kala Pola 2024 – Sri Lanka’s Annual Open Air Art Fair – held on February 18th along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7 brought success for both artists and visitors alike, generating estimated sales of approximately Rs. 51 million, excluding commissioned artwork. Commemorating its 31st year, Kala Pola is Sri Lanka’s largest and longest-running platform for […]

February 20, 2024
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Kala Pola, Sri Lanka’s Annual Open-Air Art Fair, was held on 18th February 2024, marking 31 years since its inception. Conceptualised by the George Keyt Foundation in 1993, the event has, since 1994, been held with the continued patronage and implementation support of the John Keells Group. Kala Pola provides the country’s largest platform for […]

February 7, 2024
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The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is pleased to announce its upcoming publication ‘Second Volume’ conceived to accompany their current exhibition ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’. The exhibition focuses on the groundbreaking social housing project that was designed with the active participation of its […]

February 2, 2024
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The eagerly anticipated HSBC Ceylon Literary & Art Festival is set to captivate young minds from February 10th to 12th, as it unveils a vibrant spectrum of stories, music, and art tailored for children. Geared for ages 6-14, the festival provides a dynamic platform to nurture and unleash the creative talents of the youth, celebrating […]

January 19, 2024
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WARC releases The Future of Media 2024 highlighting trends in media planning, advertising investments and the media ecosystem 17 January 2024 – After a challenging 2023, WARC Media predicts global advertising spend will double its growth in 2024 with spend expected to top $1 trillion for the first time. Just five companies – Alibaba, Alphabet, Amazon, Bytedance and Meta – are […]


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