KALĀ is an annual platform focused on South Asian modern and contemporary visual art, from local and diasporic perspectives.

KALĀ, defined as “art” in Sanskrit, serves as a platform for showcasing South Asian modern and contemporary art, originating from both the local and diasporic arts community. KALĀ in association with the Lionel Wendt Art Centre aims to provide a new annual platform that contributes to the sustainable development of art ecosystems within the Sri Lankan region and wider South Asia

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An Exhibition of Sri Lankan Modern and Contemporary Art

KALĀ

KALĀ in association with the Lionel Wendt Art Centre aspires to establish itself as a prominent annual platform for showcasing South Asian modern and contemporary art, both from the local and diasporic perspectives. Our vision is to foster the growth of this event year after year, seamlessly integrating projects across Sri Lanka with a diverse month of programming engaging talks, online panel discussions, and immersive workshops.

Date

January 29, 2024 - February 25, 2024

Location

Lionel Wendt

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