ARTRA | KALĀ
January 16, 2024 Lionel Wendt sits at the cusp of modernism in Sri Lankan and South Asian art. He is significant for his role in creating a space for like-minded individuals to further their creative pursuits and for the influence he continues to exert on art practitioners of the present day. He existed in two […]
AD India | Lionel Wendt Art Centre, Sri Lanka introduces a new platform for South Asian art
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 […]
Ocula | South Asian Art Platform KALĀ Announces Inaugural Exhibition
December 19, 2023 New art platform KALĀ has announced details of its inaugural exhibition, Pivot. Glide. Echo., and additional programming developed in association with the Lionel Wendt Art Centre. Curated by KALĀ Assistant Curator Mariyam Begum under the guidance of KALĀ Curatorial Advisor Sandhini Poddar, Adjunct Curator at Large of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the […]
Press Release | KALĀ in association with the Lionel Wendt Art Centre, a platform for South Asian Art, opens 28 January 2024 with its inaugural exhibition ‘Pivot Glide Echo’
Kalā is the Sanskrit word meaning performing art or skilled craft. Chosen as a name to represent the evolving and encompassing practices of South Asia’s esteemed modern and contemporary artists, KALĀ is South Asia’s newest educational and artistic platform, inspired by the diverse culture and modern art history of Sri Lanka. KALĀ in association […]