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August 26, 2024

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is an education-led initiative that aims to establish the country’s first public museum dedicated to the display, research, collection, and conservation of Sri Lankan modern and contemporary art, for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public, schools, and tourists. Since its launch […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

June 20, 2024

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) exhibition titled ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’ is the MMCA Sri Lanka’s first solo exhibition, and looks at the Watapuluwa Housing Scheme and the pioneering work of Sri Lankan architect Minnette De Silva (1918–1998). The exhibition […]

May 20, 2024

‘Second Volume: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’ (2024) is the first research publication by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka). Focusing on a single project from the groundbreaking practise of architect Minnette De Silva (1918–1998), this book has been created to accompany the Museum’s current exhibition […]

May 9, 2024

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The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) unveils an exciting lineup of public programmes for May 2024. The programmes offer visitors of all ages the opportunity to engage with art, culture, and heritage innovatively. Join these events and discover the work of Sri Lanka’s first woman architect Minnette De Silva […]

April 19, 2024

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) particularly focuses on educational initiatives for various target groups across the country. These include the general public, and schools and higher educational institutions in Sri Lanka. Through its Schools and Higher Education Institutions Outreach Programme, the MMCA Sri Lanka engages with […]

Promising Young Professionals Team Up at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka

The MMCA Sri Lanka Launches Research Publications in Sinhala and Tamil

The MMCA Sri Lanka Hosts Second ‘Museum Intensive’

The MMCA Sri Lanka Hosts a Community Screening of Animated Documentary

‘88 Acres’ by the MMCA Sri Lanka Closes

Land, Conflict, and Art with the MMCA Sri Lanka

Artists Honor Minnette De Silva’s Legacy at the Watapuluwa Housing Scheme

Second Volume: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva

MMCA Sri Lanka Announces Vibrant Public Programmes for May 2024

MMCA Sri Lanka Adds the Arts to the Classroom