Discover the birth of contemporary and modern art originating from non-other than its capital Colombo. Witness its evolution through half a century inspiring and captivating young talent from around the island.

The tour will start at the house of an artist and then proceed to The Sapumal Foundation where we will explore their private collection and focus on four key artists who contributed immensely to the art circle in Colombo.

Then we have a brief stop at Saskia Fernando’s art gallery before driving past the works of Colombo’s Street Art Painters. Our next stop is the Academy of Design Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, where we get in insight into the story of the present art movement in the city. We conclude our tour by appreciating an exhibition of art at the Barefoot Gallery.

We can tailor-make the experience for families with children where the kids get to have a hands-on painting class with your host at their residence. Your host will also do their explanations at the art galleries you will be visiting in a way the kids will also understand the story of art in Colombo. 

This tour is very interactive. It gets more and more interesting as you partake in conversation with your host.