with Sandev Handy
Curator’s Tour with Sandev Handy 7 May Sunday, 11am–12pm Register here Join a tour of ‘The Foreigners’ with Sandev Handy, Curator at the MMCA Sri Lanka. This Curator’s Tour is offered as part of the Public Programmes of the exhibition ‘The Foreigners’, on view until 22 October 2023.
with Sandev Handy
Curator’s Tour with Sandev Handy 19 March Sunday, 4–5pm Register here Our Assistant Curator, Sandev Handy shares his insights into the artwork exhibited in ‘Encounters.’
with Sharmini Pereira
Curator’s Tour with Sharmini Pereira 19 March Sunday, 11am–12pm Register here Our Chief Curator, Sharmini Pereira shares her insights into the artwork exhibited in ‘Encounters.’
(all ages)
Puzzle Day 19 March Sunday, anytime between 10am–6pm No registration required. Back by popular demand for one last time! Enjoy a day of solving jigsaw puzzles inspired by the artwork on display at ‘Encounters’.
‘Sewing and Embroidery’ with Hema Shironi, Sabeen Omar, and Shahdia Jamaldeen (for ages 16 and above)
Workshop ‘Sewing and Embroidery’ with Hema Shironi, Sabeen Omar, and Shahdia Jamaldeen (for ages 16 and above) 18 March Saturday, 2–5pm Register here Join Shironi, Sabeen, and Shahdia to explore ways of storytelling through sewing and embroidery in relation to Displays 5 and 6 of ‘Encounters’ Rotation 3. All workshops are free and all materials Read More
‘Hello Again’ with Seema Omar and Shivani Jobanputra (for children aged 12–16 and their parents)
Workshop ‘Hello Again’ with Seema Omar and Shivani Jobanputra (for children aged 12–16 and their parents) 18 March Saturday, 11am–1pm Register here Join Seema and Shivani in a special workshop for developing connections between children aged 12–16 and their parents, through activities inspired by the artwork on display in Rotation 3 of ‘Encounters’. All workshops Read More
Senaka Senanayake
Gallery Talk Senaka Senanayake 17 March Friday, 6–7pm Register here In this final Gallery Talk of ‘Encounters’, artist Senaka Senanayake (b. 1951) speaks to Sharmini Pereira, Chief Curator about his practice and works in the exhibition. ‘Title Unknown’ (1976), ‘Elephants’ (1974), and ‘Lotus Flower’ (2013) by Senaka Senanayake are on display in ‘Encounters’ until 19 Read More
with Sandev Handy
Curator’s Tour with Sandev Handy 12 March Sunday, 11am–12pm Register here Our Assistant Curator, Sandev Handy shares his insights into the artwork exhibited in ‘Encounters.’
‘The Story of the Osariya’ with Tikiri and Co (for ages 8–13)
Workshop ‘The Story of the Osariya’ with Tikiri and Co (for ages 8–13) 11 March Saturday, 11am–12pm Register here Lakshika Rajapakse of Tikiri and Co conducts an interactive session about the Kandyan saree and its history, with puppets and handcrafted dolls. Children aged 8–13 are welcome to join with their families. All workshops are free Read More
‘Writing the Moment’ with Kanya D’Almeida
Workshop ‘Writing the Moment’ with Kanya D’Almeida 12 March Sunday, 3–5pm The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka is hosting its first writing workshop, conducted by Kanya D’Almeida! This special public programme is for writers of all levels and genres, who are looking for guidance and inspiration to write about the personal and the Read More
‘The Skeleton Woman’ with Tehani Chitty (for ages 18 and above): Performance 2
A Storytelling ‘The Skeleton Woman’ with Tehani Chitty (for ages 18 and above) Due to high demand, we have decided to hold another session of this event. 10 February Friday, 7–7:30pm Register here Sometimes all you need for those monsters in the dark is a little firelight. Join us for a retelling of this chilling Read More
‘Poems from 1983’ with Vaidehi Perera
Poetry Club ‘Poems from 1983’ with Vaidehi Perera 11 February Saturday, 11am–1pm Register here In this second session of the MMCA Sri Lanka’s first ever Poetry Club, join Literature educator Vaidehi Perera to collectively read a selection of poems about the Black July.
Exhibition Tour 26 February Sunday, 11am–12pm Register here Join a tour of 'Encounters' led by a Visitor Educator of the MMCA Sri Lanka.
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