The Sunday Times | South Asian Artist Residency programme adds colour to KALĀ
January 26, 2025 In February, KALĀ, a platform devoted to presenting South Asian modern and contemporary art, will host its much awaited second edition. This year’s edition holds special significance as it marks the 75th anniversary of the University of Visual and Performing Arts (UVPA), Colombo. The UVPA has been instrumental in forming Sri Lanka’s […]
Sunday Times | The 2nd Edition of KALĀ: Pivot Glide Echo traces Sri Lanka’s Artistic Paths
January 12, 2025 This second edition sees KALA in close collaboration with the University of Visual and Performing Arts (UVPA), Colombo. As the UVPA’s celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, KALA pays homage to its early leaders such as J.D.A. Perera, Stanley Abeysinghe, David Paynter, and Tissa Ranasinghe, whose pioneering contributions shaped Sri Lanka’s artistic […]
Sunday Times | KALĀ returns to build more ties with South Asian Art
January 5, 2025 KALA returns for its second edition from February 10-28, celebrating South Asian modern and contemporary art in Sri Lanka. Rooted in the country’s vibrant cultural heritage, the platform aims to build strong ties with the broader South Asian region. Championing the sustainable development of art ecosystems, KALA focuses on highlighting Sri Lankan […]
The Daily Mirror | KALĀ 2025 Celebrating South Asian Art and the 75th Anniversary of UVPA
December 9, 2024 This year, KALĀ proudly joins hands with the University of Visual and Performing Arts (UVPA) in Colombo to commemorate the institution’s 75th anniversary. With a legacy tracing back to 1893, UVPA has been instrumental in shaping Sri Lanka’s artistic identity. KALĀ pays tribute to its pioneering leaders—J.D.A. Perera, Stanley Abeysinghe, David Paynter, […]
Life Online | KALĀ 2025: Celebrating South Asian Art and the 75th Anniversary of UVPA
December 9, 2024 The second edition of KALĀ, a premier platform for South Asian modern and contemporary art, is set to return to Sri Lanka in 2025. KALĀ aims to strengthen ties across the South Asian region while championing sustainable development in the arts ecosystem. By fostering collaboration and highlighting Sri Lankan and regional art […]
Luxury Guide by Boutique Hotels | Regional Collaboration: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth in Sri Lankan Arts
November 20, 2024 Advancing Sri Lankan Modern and Contemporary Art through regional collaboration is essential for sustainable growth and enhancing the country’s visibility within broader South Asian art conversations. Despite its rich cultural heritage and dynamic art scene, Sri Lanka often remains overlooked in critical regional discussions dominated by countries like India and Pakistan, which […]
New Perspectives: Women Artists in Sri Lanka
October 18, 2024 On the 8th of February 2024, KALĀ in association with the Lionel Wendt Art Centre hosted a panel discussion featuring acclaimed Sri Lankan artists Anoli Perera, Jasmine Nilani Joseph, and Hema Shironi, in conversation with Mala Yamey, Head of Programmes at the Art South Asia Project (ASAP). Part of the KALĀ x […]
Daily Mirror | Regional Collaboration: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth in Sri Lankan Arts
October 12, 2024 KALĀ, an innovative arts platform, founded by Saskia Fernando, rooted in Sri Lanka, is setting a new standard for elevating Sri Lankan modern and contemporary art within the broader South Asian dialogue. In a region where the art landscapes of India and Pakistan have long dominated the conversation, Sri Lankan art has […]
KALĀ 2025 Programme Announcement at Kolamba East London
October 7, 2024 During an intimate gathering at the newly opened Kolamba East, timed to coincide with Frieze Week in London, we officially announced the KALĀ 2025 programme. We are deeply honored to have been invited by the University of Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo to present a South Asian Artist Residency, which will […]
KALĀ + | Screenings
April 4, 2024 In keeping with the platform’s intention to build collaborations with practitioners, representatives and institutions across the island and the South Asian region, The series KALĀ+ featured talks, workshops and screenings both at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre and with leading representatives, institutions and individuals from the Sri Lankan art ecosystem. These events […]