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T. Sanathanan: ‘Remembering Rasiah’
Gallery Talk T. Sanathanan: ‘Remembering Rasiah’ 4 Friday, 6pm–7pm Register here Art historian and artist T. Sanathanan speaks to Chief Curator Sharmini Pereira about artist Asai Rasiah (1946–2020). ‘(வாழ்க்கை) கைவினைஞன்’ ((Life) Craftsman) by Rasiah is on display until 10 April 2022 at the museum during Rotation 1 of ‘Encounters.’ T. Sanathanan is an artist and Read More
Reading History from Stamps with Kiyawana Muddara (all ages)
Workshop Reading History from Stamps with Kiyawana Muddara (all ages) 5 March Saturday, 2pm–4pm Register here Niroshana and Viranga Peiris of Kiyawana Muddara explore the educational possibilities of stamps in learning about the recent history of Sri Lanka. Local stamps from the ’60s, ’70s and the early 2000s are on display until 28 August 2022 Read More
Love Poems with Saumya Sandaruwan Liyanage and Surekha Samarasena
Poetry Reading Love Poems with Saumya Sandaruwan Liyanage and Surekha Samarasena 5 Saturday, 11am–12pm Register here In this hour of poetry, Saumya and Surekha read a selection of poems written in Sinhala about love and intimacy. Saumya Sandaruwan Liyanage was born in 1985. He has been writing poetry since the year 2000, contributing to newspapers Read More
Look Behind ‘The Friends’ and ‘Athi Vishesha: Extra Special II’
Gallery Talk Look Behind ‘The Friends’ and ‘Athi Vishesha: Extra Special II’ 6 Sunday, 12pm–12.30pm Register here Have you ever wondered what is behind an artwork? Sometimes artists work in interesting ways to leave us clues about their artistic thinking and the times in which they were working. Every Sunday from 12pm to 12.30pm our Read More
with Assistant Curator Sandev Handy
Curator’s Tour with Assistant Curator Sandev Handy 6 Sunday, 11am–12pm Register here Our Assistant Curator, Sandev Handy shares his insights into the artwork exhibited in ‘Encounters.’ The tour will be followed by a special event where the museum’s Curatorial Team will look at what is behind Pradeep Thalawatta’s work ‘Athi Vishesha (Extra Special)’. They will Read More
Sewing and Embroidery with Sabeen Omar and Shahdia Jamaldeen (all ages)
Workshop Sewing and Embroidery with Sabeen Omar and Shahdia Jamaldeen (all ages) 11 March Friday, 6pm–7.30pm Register here Join Sabeen and Shahdia to explore ways of telling stories through creative sewing and embroidery. Suitable for audiences of ages 10–16. Sabeen Omar is an artist who works with textile. Many of her works have a loose Read More
‘Ovaryacting!’ by the girls of Methodist College, directed by Piumi Wijesundara
Performance ‘Ovaryacting!’ by the girls of Methodist College, directed by Piumi Wijesundara 12 Saturday, 3pm–4pm Register here Not to be missed! A special version of the award-winning play written and directed by Piumi Wijesundara performed by the students of Methodist College at the museum.
Vraie Balthazaar, Ermiza Tegal and Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala
Women’s Day Special Gallery Talk Vraie Balthazaar, Ermiza Tegal and Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala 12 Saturday, 11am–12pm Register here Ermiza Tegal (lawyer), Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala (adventurer and activist), and Vraie Balthazaar (activist) talk to Pramodha Weerasekera, Assistant Curator Education and Public Programmes about the notion of the family and its evolution across Sri Lankan history. Vraîe Cally Balthazaar Read More
Look Behind ‘The Friends’ and ‘Athi Vishesha: Extra Special II’
Gallery Talk Look Behind ‘The Friends’ and ‘Athi Vishesha: Extra Special II’ 13 Sunday, 12pm–12.30pm Register here Have you ever wondered what is behind an artwork? Sometimes artists work in interesting ways to leave us clues about their artistic thinking and the times in which they were working. Every Sunday from 12pm to 12.30pm our Read More
with Rockland Distilleries
Arrack Tasting with Rockland Distilleries 18 March Friday, 6pm–7.30pm Register here Preceded by Curator’s Tour by Chief CuratorSharmini Pereira Join us for a special evening to explore the history, aromas and tastes of arrack following a special Curator’s Tour by Chief Curator, Sharmini Pereira. Arrack is a local beverage steeped in history and tradition in Read More
with chief curator Sharmini Pereira
Curator’s Tour with chief curator Sharmini Pereira 13 Sunday, 11am–12pm Register here Our Chief Curator, Sharmini Pereira shares her insights into the artwork exhibited in ‘Encounters.’ The tour will be followed by a special event where the museum’s Curatorial Team will look at what is behind Pradeep Thalawatta’s work ‘Athi Vishesha (Extra Special)’. They will Read More
with Assistant Curator Sandev Handy
Curator’s Tour with Assistant Curator Sandev Handy 20 Sunday, 11am–12pm Register here Our Assistant Curator, Sandev Handy shares his insights into the artwork exhibited in ‘Encounters.’ The tour will be followed by a special event where the museum’s Curatorial Team will look at what is behind Pradeep Thalawatta’s work ‘Athi Vishesha (Extra Special)’. They will Read More
with chief curator Sharmini Pereira
Curator’s Tour with chief curator Sharmini Pereira 27 Sunday, 11am–12pm Register here Our Chief Curator, Sharmini Pereira shares her insights into the artwork exhibited in ‘Encounters.’ The tour will be followed by a special event where the museum’s Curatorial Team will look at what is behind Pradeep Thalawatta’s work ‘Athi Vishesha (Extra Special)’. They will Read More