Uber Minds

25/06/2024

Launching a global trend in Sri Lanka, alcohol removed wines by Edenvale brought down by Favourite International and available at Park Street Gourmet

02/06/2024

Thank you Hi Online 🙏🏽

02/06/2024

Congratulations to Ramya for being awarded the 31st Gratiaen Prize 🎉👏🏽

06/05/2024

🚀 Launch + Workshop: “Mapping the Unseen” with Shenuka Corea 📰

🗓️ Saturday, 18 May 2024
⏰ 1:00 p.m.–4.30 p.m.
📍 Lunuganga, Bentota
🎟️ LKR 3000 (includes transport to and from Bentota, lunch & tea!)
💻 Register via Eventbrite (/geoffreybawatrust)
🚨This workshop is currently full, but we encourage you to join the waitlist as we release more spots over the next few days whilst confirming the current participants

Join animator, illustrator, comic artist, and storyteller Shenuka Corea (.moona) in a counter-mapping workshop 🗺 focused on hidden histories to mark the launch of her corresponding zine. 🗞This activity seeks to frame the garden from new perspectives and consider mapping as a practice of documentation to uncover what lies beneath the view of the naked eye or beyond a first glance. 👁⛰️

Participants will work together 🤝 to create a collaborative counter-map of the garden based on their observations, photographs and drawings. 🕵️

📄 The zine and workshop is part of ‘The Order of Nature’, a curatorial project exploring the intersection of queerness, architecture, and landscape design within Lunuganga. 🌳

03/05/2024

29/04/2024

At the 31st Gratiaen Prize Shortlist, awaiting the announcement of the five authors that have been selected 🤞🏽, wishing the long list the very best! The Gratiaen Trust

10/04/2024

Have a blessed Eid 🙏

03/04/2024

Congratulations to the long list of the 31st The Gratiaen Prize 👏🏽👏🏽

02/04/2024

Thank you Nisthar Cassim and FT Sri Lanka, much appreciated 🙏

Nayantara Fonseka launches Nyne Hotels
Nayantara Fonseka (Taru), launches Nyne Hotels, marking a new chapter in hospitality excellence and creativity.

This transition isn’t merely a name change; it signifies the brand’s commitment to providing unparalleled experiences that engage with all nine senses (vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch, balance, intuition, time, and presence).

The significance of the number nine is rooted in completeness and culmination: “At Nyne Hotels, it represents the pinnacle of our dedication to crafting extraordinary moments for our guests, where senses are indulged and experiences are transformative.

“Our journey with Nyne Hotels is a testament to our passion for excellence and innovation in hospitality,” said Nyne Hotels Founder and Chairperson Nayantara Fonseka ‘Taru’. “We believe in going beyond the ordinary to create experiences that leave a lasting impression on our guests.”

The Nyne Hotels brand currently includes Lake Lodge in Colombo, The Muse and Rock Villa in Bentota, Leela Walauwwa in Induruwa, Landesi at the Galle Fort and Mayur Lodge – Yala.

Nyne Hotels isn’t just about accommodation; it’s about curating sensory journeys that revitalise the soul. From visually captivating designs to the aroma of exotic scents, from the melody of nature’s symphony to the tantalising flavours of culinary delights, Nyne Hotels invites guests on a voyage of discovery.

“Our goal is to engage not just the traditional senses, but all nine senses. We want our guests to experience their holiday in a way they’ve never imagined, to be fully present and immersed in the moment,” said Fonseka.

“The Nyne Hotels website www.nynehotels.com serves as a portal to this sensory world, inviting guests to explore our unique offerings and tailor their experiences to their preferences. From tranquil retreats to vibrant cultural hubs, each Nyne Hotels property offers a distinct ambience that celebrates local heritage and artistry.”

16/03/2024

15/03/2024

Thank you to the Daily Morning, for the article on contemporary art 🙏🏽

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is transforming the way we enjoy, appreciate, or engage

04/03/2024

Interesting conversations: Something to look out for

03/01/2024

Happy New Year

05/12/2023

Getting ready for the final day of the Prince Claus Fund Symposium at Lunugama. A spectacular backdrop for an immersive three days of art and share of culture.

04/12/2023

An amazing learning experience, being part of the Prince Claus Fund Symposium, in Sr Lanka

03/12/2023

A captivating preference by the Venuri Perera to launch the Prince Claus Fund’s first Biennial Symposium, titled Legacies of Care, Failures and Emerging Solidarities, with Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands present to open the three day event 😊

30/11/2023

Thank you to the FT Sri Lanka for the very interesting and informative article on the latest exhibition by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka. Minnette De Silva was an inspiration.

Endorsed by the World Monuments Fund, a first for Sri Lanka, ‘88 Acres’, the latest exhibition by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA) resurrects the Watapuluwa Housing Scheme in Kandy, a forgotten watershed in the contemporary history of Sri Lanka that heralded a new form ...

29/11/2023

Launching the fourth exhibition by Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka, 88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva. Open to the public from 30th November, 2023.

28/11/2023

Excitement in the air as we wait for the launch by Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka of 88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva, doors open on the 30th of November 😊🤩

20/11/2023

Celebrating Universal Children’s Day with Stop Child Cruelty, as they implement the first group of cruelty free schools in the southern district in Sri Lanka. Making schools safe for children free of abuse.

🙍🏾‍♀️🙎🏽‍♂️

26/09/2023

A great opportunity for writers :)

18/09/2023

Thank you The National Newspaper for the fantastic feature on the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka show questions what it means to be a 'foreigner'

03/08/2023

It’s been a busy week getting ready for the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka Arbitration Conference, it’s about dispute resolution 🙌🏽😊

31/07/2023

It's your last chance to register for the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, Arbitration Conference, don't miss out, register now!

Join us for the third Arbitration Conference organised by the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, and gain a wealth of knowledge on best arbitration practices.

Date: 3rd August 2023
Venue: Hotel Galadari
Time: 9 am to 6 pm

For more information call +94764096286 or follow the link https://rb.gy/7vc8f



29/07/2023

It was a great experience to meet Sri Lankan Baker who won Paris's 'Best Baguette' award for 2023 with the team at Table by Taru, that got some expert advice on the best practices in baking of bread and Boulanger goodies

🧁👍🏽😊

26/06/2023

Thank you for the awesome interview 😊❤️

There were a couple of unusual things that happened at the Gratiaen Prize which celebrated its 30th year this year (2023), and one was the selection

17/06/2023

Congratulations to the winners of The Gratiaen Prize and the H.A.I Goonetileke Prize 👏

19/05/2023

Discover the Gratiaen Trusts’ Young Writers Club, a platform for writers between the ages of 16-30 years.

Share your work, gain feedback, and explore various writing forms in our regular meetings starting this June.

For more information:
https://www.gratiaen.com/archives/the-gratiaen-trust-young-writers-club

17/05/2023

The shortlist for the 30th Gratiaen Prize:
- Isurinie Anuradha Mallawaarachchi
- Chiranthi Rajapakse
- Shirani Rajapakse
- Yudhanjaya Wijeratne

Congratulations

17/05/2023

Awaiting the shortlist for the 30 Gratiaen Prize