Art Archives - Lanka Business News

January 1, 2025

Sri Lanka’s first-ever Sotheby’s conducted auction, in partnership with George Keyt Foundation, celebrating the country’s contemporary and modern artists, successfully concluded recently. The historic event also provided a strong foundation to propel Sri Lankan art into the international spotlight. The three-day event held from 7-9 December at Cinnamon Life combined public art viewings, […]

October 23, 2024

The late architect Geoffrey Bawa established a trust in his name in 1982 with a mandate to ensure the advancement of art, architecture, and ecology. More than four decades later, this work continues with an expanding curatorial team dedicated to Bawa’s vision. The Geoffrey Bawa Trust set up its curatorial team in 2018 […]

March 14, 2024

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The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has an exciting lineup of public programmes for March 2024, inviting visitors to engage with art and culture in unique and immersive ways. From curated tours to workshops and discussions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Explore our current exhibition ‘88 Acres: […]

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 […]

September 21, 2022

The British Council marked the end of the Commonwealth Connections programme in Sri Lanka with an exciting two-day festival of Sport and Art. Held on Wednesday the 10th and Thursday the 11th of August 2022 at Ranabima Royal College, Gannoruwa, in Peradeniya, school children, members of their teaching faculty, as well as […]

July 18, 2022

Ceylinco Life has received an overwhelming 70,000 entries for its ‘Sihina Sithuwam’ country-wide children’s art and essay competition, in the form of inspirational words, colourful brushstrokes and pencil shadings that evoke hope for the future despite the bleak situation in the country. Each unique drawing and essay was submitted under the theme […]

June 16, 2022

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The exhibition ‘Encounters’ at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) completed the first of its three exhibition rotations on 22 May 2022. A total of 37 free public programmes were offered to engage audiences of all ages, taking inspiration from the artworks on display. Public […]

December 30, 2021

TECNO’s CAMON 18 Premier releases the Ceramic Edition, Elevating Technology into a Work of Art TECNO is passionately unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals and bringing them innovative stylish smart devices with the latest technologies HONG KONG, Hong Kong, December 29, 2021/ — TECNO (www.TECNO-mobile.com), a rising superstar as a global smartphone brand of […]

March 5, 2021

In conversation with Punya Athukorala – Founder Linen Atelier When you think of Linen, you think ‘comfortable’. You think ‘casual’. And beyond all this you think ‘classy’. Linen clothing has a certain je ne sais quoi that charms everybody, and somehow has the ability to exude that distinct look & aura, no matter what occasion […]

George Keyt Foundation’s Charity Auction Conducted by Sotheby’s opens new chapter for Sri Lankan art and artists

Geoffrey Bawa Trust Careers: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Museum Work

Discover March 2024 Public Programmes at the MMCA Sri Lanka

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

The British Council celebrates successful culmination of Commonwealth Connections programme in Sri Lanka with two-day festival of Sport and Art

Ceylinco Life receives 70,000 creative entries coloured by the dreams of Sri Lankan children

An Audience Engaged Approach to Education: The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka

TECNO’s CAMON 18 Premier releases the Ceramic Edition, Elevating Technology into a Work of Art

A sacred art and the secret to success of Linen Atelier