88 Acres Archives

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 […]

June 3, 2024

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The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is pleased to announce another series of free public programmes for ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’. As the exhibition comes to a close on 7 July 2024, these events offer a last opportunity for visitors to engage deeply […]

December 14, 2023

World Monuments Fund (WMF), the leading global independent organisation devoted to safeguarding the world’s most treasured places, has officially endorsed the exhibition titled ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’ by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka). The exhibition is currently on display […]

December 5, 2023

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) opened its new exhibition titled ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’ on 30 November at its premises on the ground floor of Crescat Boulevard, Colombo 3. Curated by Sharmini Pereira and Ritchell Marcelline, assisted by Thinal Sajeewa […]

November 28, 2023

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The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is thrilled to announce its latest series of public programmes for December 2023. These free and engaging events have been carefully curated to offer a range of experiences for art enthusiasts and the general public, alongside the museum’s latest exhibition […]

‘88 Acres’ by the MMCA Sri Lanka Closes

The MMCA Sri Lanka Announces Free Public Programmes for ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’

World Monuments Fund Officially Endorses ‘88 Acres’ by the MMCA Sri Lanka

The MMCA Sri Lanka Opens ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka presents exciting public programmes with the launch of ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’