MMCA Archives - Page 3 of 6

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 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 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 […]

November 13, 2023

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is known for taking bold steps forward in its mission to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of local modern and contemporary art. The MMCA Sri Lanka Founding Patrons Programme is one such unique initiative where they hope to engage […]

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 […]

September 18, 2023

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Public programmes at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) give the general public an opportunity to experience the museum beyond what is offered in walk-in visits, by welcoming visitors to engage in creative, reflective, and recreational activities in response to what is offered on display in […]

September 4, 2023

The sarong and scarves drawing inspiration from two George Keyt paintings are must-have pieces for all art lovers! The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has collaborated with the Design for Impact initiative by Selyn to create a set of fabrics that respond to two paintings by […]

July 25, 2023

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) opened its new exhibition titled ‘The Foreigners’ on 4 May 2023, at its premises on the ground floor of Crescat Boulevard, Colombo 3. Curated by Sandev Handy, Curator and Sharmini Pereira, Chief Curator at the MMCA Sri Lanka, this exhibition […]

The MMCA Sri Lanka shares knowledge through its Visitor Educator Programme

Supporting Sri Lankan Contemporary Art at the MMCA Sri Lanka

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’

The MMCA Sri Lanka Grows with the Founding Patrons Programme

‘The Foreigners’ by the MMCA Sri Lanka Closes

Public Programmes at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka

The MMCA Sri Lanka and Selyn Introduce a Limited Edition Series of Fabrics

Behind the scenes of ‘The Foreigners’ at the MMCA Sri Lanka