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June 11, 2025

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is proud to announce that ‘is this an architectural documentary?’ (2023) has been awarded the prestigious 2025 SAH Award for Film and Video by the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH). This animated documentary was produced by the museum and created by artists Irushi […]

June 3, 2025

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The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) closed their exhibition ‘Total Landscaping’ on 29 May. The admission free exhibition was curated by Sandev Handy and Thinal Sajeewa, and was open to the public in three rotations from 12 September 2024. “As ‘Total Landscaping’ comes to a close, my hope is […]

May 29, 2025

After a successful showing at Milan Design Week, pieces from the Geoffrey Bawa Collection are now available for purchase. The Geoffrey Bawa Trust, in collaboration with India-based furniture company Phantom Hands, has re-edited a collection of furniture, lighting, and objects designed by Geoffrey Bawa’s practice in the latter half of the 20th century. The collection […]

May 21, 2025

A glimmer of an idea is sometimes all it takes to ignite big projects. In 2014, artist Aparna Rao started a monthly catalogue of curated vintage objects. But what began as a modest hobby with co-founder Deepak Srinath is today Phantom Hands—a craft collective of nearly 100 artisans specialising in design-driven contemporary furniture. Out of […]

May 16, 2025

Warna 2025 – A Festival of Arts will take place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2025, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, at the Ground Floor Atrium of Havelock City Mall. Admission is free, offering art lovers, collectors, and the general public an open invitation to experience one of the country’s most anticipated […]

May 8, 2025

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– Addressing professional capacity building needs in Sri Lanka’s arts and cultural sector The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) successfully concluded its third Museum Intensive on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and the cleaning and storage of archival materials. The Museum Intensive programme developed by the MMCA Sri Lanka provides […]

May 7, 2025

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) invites students and the general public to experience the final guided tours of their exhibition ‘Total Landscaping’. The show will close its third and final Rotation on 29 May 2025, and you can join Senior Curator Sandev Handy and Assistant Curator Thinal Sajeewa […]

April 23, 2025

With a steadfast goal of introducing new careers in the museum sector to young professionals in Sri Lanka, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is committed to train and build up expertise and knowledge among local communities. Sharmini Pereira, Chief Curator at the MMCA Sri Lanka, emphasised […]

April 7, 2025

This April, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) invites you to experience their exhibition ‘Total Landscaping’ like never before! It is packed with free curator-led tours, interactive exhibition walks, and special Tamil and Sinhala language tours. These free public programmes offer fresh perspectives on how land shapes identity, memory, […]

March 31, 2025

Veteran International Hip-Hop and Reggae artist Ras Ceylon made a powerful homecoming with the successful “Return to Motherland” concert held at The RePubLk in Colombo on January 28th 2025. Organized in collaboration with IGNISARA and Edison 8, the event not only celebrated Ras Ceylon’s journey but also provided a platform for emerging local artists. […]

The MMCA Sri Lanka Celebrates Animated Documentary Win

The MMCA Sri Lanka Closes ‘Total Landscaping’

The Global Appeal Of Geoffrey Bawa’s Furniture Designs

Reinterpreting Bawa: The Artist Behind The New Geoffrey Bawa Furniture Collection

Warna 2025 to Illuminate Colombo’s Creative Scene at Havelock City Mall

The MMCA Sri Lanka Concludes Museum Intensive on Archival Conservation

The MMCA Sri Lanka Announces May Public Programmes for ‘Total Landscaping’ Exhibition

Community Building at the MMCA Sri Lanka

The MMCA Sri Lanka Dives Deep into Art and Conversation in April

Ras Ceylon Marks Triumphant Return with “Return to the Motherland” Concert in Colombo