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August 15, 2024

Since its launch in 2019, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has adopted a trilingual practice which incorporates Tamil, English, and Sinhala. In February 2024, the museum launched its first research publication ‘Second Volume’, which has now been translated into Sinhala and Tamil. ‘Second Volume’ was conceived […]

August 15, 2024

Two renowned classical artists, Dushyanthi Perera (Cello) and Ramya de Livera Perera (Piano) will join hands this coming Thursday 22nd at the Lionel Wendt theatre to lend their helping hands to the cause of dementia. The Charity concert organized in aid of the Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation is also a tribute to the famed classical musician […]

July 31, 2024

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) conducted the second edition of its Museum Intensive training programme on 27 June. This one-day workshop focused on paper and photography conservation and was developed in close partnership with the World Monuments Fund (WMF). The MMCA Sri Lanka’s Museum Intensive series is designed […]

July 31, 2024

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) recently hosted a private screening of the animated documentary ‘is this an architectural documentary?’ (2023), for the residents of the Watapuluwa Housing Scheme in Kandy. This artwork was specially commissioned by the MMCA Sri Lanka, and created by contemporary artists Irushi Tennekoon, Sumedha […]

July 24, 2024

Twenty-five young soloists from Sri Lanka’s Soul Sounds Academy excelled at the 13th Bali International Choir Festival 2024, winning 17 gold medals and 8 silver medals in the solo categories. Competing in both Children’s Solo and Youth Solo categories, these talented performers showcased their exceptional skills. Their success was achieved under the expert […]

July 15, 2024

July 2024, Colombo: Nations Trust Bank partnered with the George Keyt Foundation for the restoration of historic mural art at the Gothami Viharaya in Colombo, with the aim to preserve Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage. The murals at Gothami Viharaya, dating back nearly a century, underwent a restoration due to a significant threat to […]

July 12, 2024

Colombo, July 12, 2024: “Oddamavadi,” directed by Aman Ashraff, had a grand premiere on Wednesday (10) at PVR, attended by eminent invitees that included the First Lady, Prof. Maithree Wickremasinghe, State Representatives, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, corporate leaders, and distinguished representatives of Sri Lankan society. The documentary film takes the audience on […]

July 12, 2024

‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’, the first solo exhibition on the architect to be held during or after her lifetime, closed on 7th July at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka). Curated by Sharmini Pereira and Ritchell Marcelline, assisted by Thinal Sajeewa and Nimaya […]

July 2, 2024

Since May 2023, the Geoffrey Bawa Trust curatorial team has been exploring a series of multivocal projects across disciplines through the three-season-long To Lunuganga programme. Established to honour the 75th anniversary of architect Geoffrey Bawa’s famed Bentota garden, To Lunuganga launches its third season with a programme felicitating the occasion between the 11th–and 14th of […]

June 25, 2024

Since December 2023, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has been working on its ‘Arts 4 ADR’ project in partnership with Supporting Effective Dispute Resolution (SEDR Sri Lanka). It is a 12-month endeavour that aims to increase awareness and understanding of community-based Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms and facilitate […]

The MMCA Sri Lanka Launches Research Publications in Sinhala and Tamil

Classical Concert in Aid of Dementia

The MMCA Sri Lanka Hosts Second ‘Museum Intensive’

The MMCA Sri Lanka Hosts a Community Screening of Animated Documentary

Soul Sounds Academy Triumphs at 13th Bali International Choir Festival 2024

Nations Trust Bank supports restoration of historic murals at Gothami Viharaya

Aman Ashraff’s “Oddamavadi” reveals Sri Lankan Muslims plight amid pandemic

‘88 Acres’ by the MMCA Sri Lanka Closes

A Garden Reimagined: To Lunuganga Season 3 Launch (July 11–14, 2024)

Land, Conflict, and Art with the MMCA Sri Lanka