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Lionel Wendt Art Centre
KALĀ Curatorial Advisor Sandhini Poddar
Saskia Pintelon, Nobody is Perfect II, 2019, Mixed Media on Paper, 31cm x 25cm
Lionel Wendt, 1932- 44, Adventures in Space, Photomontage, 32 x 45 cm - Courtesy Lionel Wendt Trust |
Rupaneethan Pakkiyarajah, 2022, Untitled 04, Mixed Media on Paper, 17 x 19 cm - Courtesy Saskia Fernando Gallery |
Ivan Peries, 1964, Table, Collage, Paper on Board, 112cm x 86cm - Courtesy Taprobane Collection
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KALĀ in association with the Lionel Wendt Art Centre, a platform for South Asian Art, opens 28 January with its inaugural exhibition ‘Pivot Glide Echo’ and an ambitious series of programs, including talks, workshops and tours.
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.
‘Pivot Glide Echo’ is the platform’s inaugural exhibition of artists spanning eight decades, curated by KALĀ Assistant Curator Mariyam Begum under the guidance of KALÃ Curatorial Advisor Sandhini Poddar, Adjunct Curator at Large of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. With celebrated Sri Lankan photographer Lionel Wendt serving as a catalyst, the exhibition delves into the relationship between the image-making process and technology. Artists featured in the exhibition include: Lionel Wendt, George Claessen, George Keyt, Ivan Pieries, L.T.P. Manjusri, H.A. Karunaratne, Kingsley Gunatillake, Raki Nikahetiya, Mahen Perera, Liz Fernando, Sebastian Posingis, Muhanned Cader, Saskia Pintelon, Rupaneethan Pakkiyarajah, Anoli Perera, Vasantha Yoganathan, Cassie Machado, Kavan Balasuriya, and Muvindu Binoy.
The accompanying KALÃ program can be understood in three parts.
KALĀ’s Founding Platinum Partners are Cinnamon Life, Paradise Road, CAL and Wijeya Newspapers. Founding Gold Partner is Chatham Luxury and Founding Silver Partners are Malca Amit and WineWorld. Other Industry, Hospitality and Media Partners include Art South Asia Project, Barefoot Gallery, Christie’s, Daily FT, Daily Mirror, Echelon, Extreme Web, Films & Stills, Food Prints by Kolu, Gini Outdoor Kitchen, GPR, Hi, Hi TV, Jhaveri Contemporary, Lankadeepa, Mullen Lowe Sri Lanka, Ocula, Paradise Road Tintagel, Sapumal Foundation, Saskia Fernando Gallery, Shrine Empire Gallery, and The Sunday Times.
For inquiries, please contact: Nathalie Johnston [email protected].