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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 […]

April 8, 2024

You are invited for the free and trilingual April 2024 public programmes by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka). These events have been specially curated to deeply engage the audiences with the pioneering work of Sri Lanka’s first woman architect Minnette De Silva (1918–1998), and the museum’s current exhibition […]

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: […]

March 5, 2024

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) announces the launch of its first research publication ‘Second Volume: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’. Edited by Sharmini Pereira and Kaumadi Jayaweera, the publication explores the groundbreaking work of architect Minnette De Silva (1918–1998) within the context of the Watapuluwa […]

February 7, 2024

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The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is pleased to announce its upcoming publication ‘Second Volume’ conceived to accompany their current exhibition ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’. The exhibition focuses on the groundbreaking social housing project that was designed with the active participation of its […]

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 […]

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

April Public Programmes at the MMCA Sri Lanka

Discover March 2024 Public Programmes at the MMCA Sri Lanka

MMCA Sri Lanka launches ‘Second Volume’

MMCA Sri Lanka announces the launch of ‘Second Volume’

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