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‘Art is a Feeling’
‘Art is a Feeling' Project Manager, Puja Srivastava tells us how an artwork reminds her about her own life as a mother. The name of this artwork is ‘Cradle’. It was made in 2012 by the artist Manori Jayasinghe (b. 1972). This work is made with safety pins. See the full caption Download this Read More
‘Bringing a Photo to Life’
‘Bringing a Photo to Life’ Sharmini Pereira, Curator of the exhibition ‘one hundred thousand small tales’, sets a fun activity using this photograph. The title of this artwork is ‘St. Peter’s Old Boys’ Reunion’. It was made in 1991 by the artist Stephen Champion (b. 1959). This work is a high quality reproduction photograph made Read More
‘A Story of Two Windows’
‘A Story of Two Windows’ Our Assistant Curator, Sandev Handy, sets an activity using two examples of paintings, which were part of the exhibition ‘one hundred thousand small tales’ The title of this artwork is ‘View from Layards Road House Window’. It was made in 1969 by the artist W. J. G. Beling (1907–1992). This Read More
‘Seeing the World with Our Minds’
‘Seeing the World with Our Minds’ Download this worksheet as a pdf Think Have you ever wondered how a dog sees the world? Even better, have you ever wondered how your parents, siblings or friends see the world? Can it be different—yes, even completely different—to how you see it? Can we ever get Read More
‘Get Inspired. Stay Inspired.’
‘Get Inspired. Stay Inspired.’ Download this worksheet as a pdf Reading takes us to new worlds, lets us meet new people and experience different things from the comfort of our homes. Isn’t it amazing how you can move from Hogwarts, to Middle Earth and hop onto Madol Doova and then return back right Read More
‘In Translation’
‘In Translation’ What does it mean to work across three languages for a museum of modern and contemporary art in Sri Lanka? Finding the appropriate words and expressions for modern and contemporary art terms across English, Sinhala and Tamil requires thought and agreement. Who finds these words and how are they adapted and put into Read More
‘Museums as a Subaltern Proposition’
‘Museums as a Subaltern Proposition’ Gallery Talk Jagath Weerasinghe 15 December 2019 – 11.30am A driving force in the landscapes of Sri Lankan contemporary art in the early 90s, Jagath Weerasinghe, takes a critical look at museums, the directions they take and the varied purposes they try to fulfil. With special thanks to Jagath Weerasinghe Read More
‘Alai: Recollections of Artistic Collaboration’
‘Alai: Recollections of Artistic Collaboration’ Gallery Talk A. Jesurasa 09 February 2020–11.30am Editor and writer A. Jesurasa talks about ‘Alai’, the magazine he founded in 1975. Jesurasa was born in Jaffna in 1946, and has been involved with the Jaffna Film Association since 1979. Interested in literature and films since his schooldays, he became acquainted Read More
‘Remembering Aubrey Collette: Personal Histories, Public Art Making’
‘Remembering Aubrey Collette: Personal Histories, Public Art Making’ Gallery Talk Cresside Collette 28 February 2020–6.30pm Aubrey Collette’s oldest daughter and artist, Cresside Collette discusses her father’s work. Collette is one of the most notable artists in Sri Lanka to explore the form of the caricature, which he used to comment on contemporary politics and society Read More
‘Claywork’ with Tissa de Alwis (2)
‘Claywork’ with Tissa de Alwis (2) Workshop Tissa de Alwis 11 January 2020–11am Tissa de Alwis is a sculptor who works with the mediums of clay and plasticine. Over the past 40 years, he has developed a unique artistic practice that encompasses miniature figures made of plasticine, wire and found objects. As an artist, he Read More
‘Claywork’ with Tissa de Alwis (1)
‘Claywork’ with Tissa de Alwis (1) Workshop Tissa de Alwis 11 January 2020–11am Tissa de Alwis is a sculptor who works with the mediums of clay and plasticine. Over the past 40 years, he has developed a unique artistic practice that encompasses miniature figures made of plasticine, wire and found objects. As an artist, he Read More
‘Story Time’ with Shivani from Fables and Fun (1)
‘Story Time’ with Shivani from Fables and Fun (1) Workshop Shivani from Fables and Fun 8 February 2020–11am Fables and Fun, founded by Shivani Mohta Jobanputra is a story time playgroup formed with the intention of helping kids discover that reading is fun! With special thanks to Shivani Mohta Jobanputra and Imaad Majeed.
’Story Time’ with Shivani from Fables and Fun (2)
’Story Time’ with Shivani from Fables and Fun (2) Workshop Shivani from Fables and Fun 8 February 2020–11am Fables and Fun, founded by Shivani Mohta Jobanputra is a story time playgroup formed with the intention of helping kids discover that reading is fun! With special thanks to Shivani Mohta Jobanputra and Imaad Majeed.
