Free public events for November by The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) will be held at the museum premises at Crescat Boulevard, Colombo 3. These public programs are curated as part of Rotation 1 of their current exhibition, ‘Total Landscaping’, which is on view until December 1, 2024.
This month’s main event, a Vegan Pop-Up was held on November 2, organised in collaboration with Meatless Monday Sri Lanka and EthicalX. This pop-up will feature sustainable, climate-friendly products from local vendors who embrace eco-conscious lifestyles. The participating vendors include ALEAF, ALKE, Clara Minnelli, Kocoplay, LaLa Studio, Made, Mannankulam Organics, Noad, Plant-Based Studios, Power Crunch, Sinharaja Herbs, Smokey’s, VIKKI, CLIMAFUGE, Goodfolks, Muy Grande, Quilted Dreams, Ranbath, Wellness Cultz, and Yica Ceylon.
In connection with the Pop-Up, visitors can also enjoy exclusive discounts from vendors on the ground floor of Crescat Boulevard, including 20 percent off vegan items at Kaffi, 25 percent off vegan burgers at Full’r, 10–15 percent discounts at Selyn, 15 percent off of hair services at Salon Head Turners, 20 percent off all purchases at Rooter, and 15 percent off of 20 and 30-minute massage services at Foot Rub. Admission to the Vegan Pop-Up and the museum is free, allowing guests to enjoy a full day dedicated to thoughtful lifestyle choices.
On November, 9 and 23, Assistant Curator Thinal Sajeewa will lead free Curator’s Tours from 11 am to 12 pm at the MMCA Sri Lanka galleries. These tours invite visitors to delve into ‘Total Landscaping’ and consider how land has been transformed, repurposed, and contested historically across Sri Lanka.
Visitors can also attend Spotlights on November 10, 13, and 24, when Visitor Educators at the MMCA Sri Lanka will help them further understand selected works from ‘Total Landscaping’. These 11 am to 12 pm sessions offer focused discussions on the artworks, providing additional context and prompting reflection on the themes explored by the artists.
On November 23, painting enthusiasts can join artist Irasha Zavahir from artDÖTink for a special ‘Sip and paint’ session from 4 pm to 6 pm. The participants will be invited to create their own paintings inspired by Arulraj Ulaganathan’s (b.1992) work, ‘Landscapes’ (2019, 2020), which is on display in ‘Total Landscaping’.
