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February 20, 2024

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

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 […]

February 2, 2024

Kala Pola, Sri Lanka’s annual open-air art fair, is set to mark its 31st anniversary on 18th February 2024. Celebrating over three decades of fostering the livelihoods of Sri Lankan artists, Kala Pola takes inspiration from the world-famous outdoor art fairs in Montmartre, Paris, and the Turl Street Art Festival in Oxford and has evolved […]

February 1, 2024

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The Visitor Educator (VE) programme at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is an initiative aimed at enhancing the visitor experience at the museum and building capacity within the cultural industries in Sri Lanka. Launched in December 2019, the VE training position and programme is the first of its […]

January 19, 2024

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 […]

January 18, 2024

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Contemporary art in Sri Lanka is steadily gaining more recognition on both national and international levels. As the country’s first and only museum dedicated to showcasing Sri Lankan modern and contemporary art, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is one of the organisations leading the way in creating […]

December 21, 2023

Colombo, Monday 18th December 2023: Colombo, a vibrant metropolis pulsating with the energy of over 750,000 residents and ever-expanding horizons, is a city whose heartbeat resonates in the warmth of its people and their unparalleled hospitality. Behind its bustling facade lies a treasure trove of secrets, patiently awaiting discovery. In an ode […]

December 18, 2023

The George Keyt Foundation presented limited edition prints of ‘Kangodi Ragini’ – a mode in Indian music – painted in 1951 by the iconic Sri Lankan artist, the late George Keyt, to Art Connoisseurs recently. The painting along with 20 other works was presented to The George Keyt Foundation by George Keyt […]

October 23, 2023

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‘The Foreigners’ exhibition by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) closed on 22 October, after a successful six-month run at the museum located on the ground floor of Crescat Boulevard, Colombo 3. The show attracted 10,377 visitors, including 489 students from schools and higher educational institutes […]

Kala Pola 2024

MMCA Sri Lanka announces the launch of ‘Second Volume’

HSBC Ceylon Literary & Art Festival Unveils Enriching Children’s Program and Future Literary & Creative Platform

Kala Pola 2024 – Spotlighting Artistic Diversity and Creative Expression through Visual Art

The MMCA Sri Lanka shares knowledge through its Visitor Educator Programme

Brands face challenges in planning for quality marketing in an AI-driven world

Supporting Sri Lankan Contemporary Art at the MMCA Sri Lanka

Cinnamon Colombo Hotels & Streets of Colombo Unveil ‘Discovery’: A Captivating Photography Exhibition Showcasing a Unique Perspective of the City of Colombo

The George Keyt Foundation debuts limited edition prints of ‘Kangodi Ragini’ honouring masterpiece

‘The Foreigners’ by the MMCA Sri Lanka Closes