January 9, 2024
South Asian art is definitely having a moment, and when that happens, it’s important to rethink the way in which we present our local art internationally,” says Colombo-based gallerist Saskia Fernando, when discussing what compelled her to found Kalā, a new annual platform for showcasing South Asian art, in association with the Lionel Wendt Art Centre. The platform launches in Colombo in January 2024 with a month-long line-up of events. At its core is a meticulously curated exhibition: Pivot, Glide, Echo