Gallery Talk Pradeep Thalawatta

Gallery Talk Pradeep Thalawatta

11 Friday, 6pm to 7pm
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Artist Pradeep Thalawatta speaks to Assistant Curator, Sandev Handy about the creative processes behind ‘Athi Vishesha (Extra Special)’ and how his practice has evolved over the years. ‘Athi Vishesha (Extra Special)’ by Thalawatta will be on display at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka during Rotation 1 of ‘Encounters’ until 10 April 2022.

Pradeep Thalawatta was born in 1979. He holds a BFA and MFA from Beaconhouse National University in Lahore, Pakistan, and has also trained as a studio-based artist at the Vibhavi Academy of Fine Arts. Pradeep’s works largely comment on post-conflict Sri Lanka and the urban landscape. He lives and works in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Onsite

Curator’s Tour

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Puzzle Day

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Curator’s Tour

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Exhibition Tour

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‘Upcycling T-shirts’ with Lonali Rodrigo (for ages 16 and above)

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Gallery Talk

‘Artists in Exile’ with Sandev Handy

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‘Art with Family’ with Collective of Contemporary Artists (CoCA) (all ages)

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Workshop

Visual Journaling with Safiya Sideek (for ages 18 and above)

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Botanical Drawing with Sanath Herath (for ages 16 and above)

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Visual Journaling with Safiya Sideek (for ages 18 and above)

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Workshop

Sewing and Embroidery with Hema Shironi and Shahdia Jamaldeen (for ages 16 and above)

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‘(Y)our Story’ with Jake Oorloff (15–18 yrs)

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Workshop

Botanical Drawing with Sanath Herath

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The Power of Diplomacy

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The Power of Humour

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The Power of Community

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‘Let’s Build an Eco-brick’ with the Pearl Protectors

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Sewing and Embroidery with Shahdia Jamaldeen and Sabeen Omar

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Sketching with Urban Sketchers Colombo

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For Kids

Puzzle Day

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Puzzle Day

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Puzzle Day

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Puzzle Day

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For Educators

Workshop

‘Upcycling T-shirts’ with Lonali Rodrigo (for ages 16 and above)

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Gallery Talk

‘Artists in Exile’ with Sandev Handy

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Workshop

‘Art with Family’ with Collective of Contemporary Artists (CoCA) (all ages)

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Workshop

Visual Journaling with Safiya Sideek (for ages 18 and above)

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Upcoming Programmes

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Curator’s Tour

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Curator’s Tour

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March 19

Puzzle Day

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