Art & Media Archives - Page 6 of 31

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 16, 2024

The Festival of Creativity 2024 is set to showcase and celebrate creative talent in Sri Lanka. Organised by the AMDT School of Creativity, and scheduled from the 23rd of August to the 1st of September, the festival promises to be an extraordinary experience, uniting creative minds across various disciplines. The AMDT Festival of Creativity will […]

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 […]

August 15, 2024

Two renowned classical artists, Dushyanthi Perera (Cello) and Ramya de Livera Perera (Piano) will join hands this coming Thursday 22nd at the Lionel Wendt theatre to lend their helping hands to the cause of dementia. The Charity concert organized in aid of the Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation is also a tribute to the famed classical musician […]

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 24, 2024

Twenty-five young soloists from Sri Lanka’s Soul Sounds Academy excelled at the 13th Bali International Choir Festival 2024, winning 17 gold medals and 8 silver medals in the solo categories. Competing in both Children’s Solo and Youth Solo categories, these talented performers showcased their exceptional skills. Their success was achieved under the expert […]

July 15, 2024

July 2024, Colombo: Nations Trust Bank partnered with the George Keyt Foundation for the restoration of historic mural art at the Gothami Viharaya in Colombo, with the aim to preserve Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage. The murals at Gothami Viharaya, dating back nearly a century, underwent a restoration due to a significant threat to […]

July 12, 2024

Colombo, July 12, 2024: “Oddamavadi,” directed by Aman Ashraff, had a grand premiere on Wednesday (10) at PVR, attended by eminent invitees that included the First Lady, Prof. Maithree Wickremasinghe, State Representatives, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, corporate leaders, and distinguished representatives of Sri Lankan society. The documentary film takes the audience on […]

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 […]

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

Festival of Creativity 2024 to Bring Together Creative Minds and Emerging Talent

The MMCA Sri Lanka Launches Research Publications in Sinhala and Tamil

Classical Concert in Aid of Dementia

The MMCA Sri Lanka Hosts Second ‘Museum Intensive’

The MMCA Sri Lanka Hosts a Community Screening of Animated Documentary

Soul Sounds Academy Triumphs at 13th Bali International Choir Festival 2024

Nations Trust Bank supports restoration of historic murals at Gothami Viharaya

Aman Ashraff’s “Oddamavadi” reveals Sri Lankan Muslims plight amid pandemic

‘88 Acres’ by the MMCA Sri Lanka Closes