Kala Pola 2020

Kala Pola 2020, the 27th edition of Sri Lanka’s annual open-air art fair, presented by the George Keyt Foundation in association with the John Keells Group, took place on February 23rd along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7. The fair attracted a record 370 registered artists and thousands of visitors with its variety of art ranging from breath-taking paintings and life-like portraits to abstract art and intricate sculptures.

The chief guest at the official ceremony was H. E. (Mrs.) Rita Giuliana Mannella, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy in Sri Lanka who shared her excitement at being part of this long-term event which promotes art and artists. The event was also graced by the Chairperson and management of the John Keells Group and the Chairperson and Trustees of The George Keyt Foundation.

Here are few moments captured on the day of the event.

See more images: https://www.facebook.com/pg/KalaPolaSL/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2569222096540819

Kala Pola 2020

Kala Pola 2020, the 27th edition of Sri Lanka’s annual open-air art fair, presented by the George Keyt Foundation in association with the John Keells Group, took place on February 23rd along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7. The fair attracted a record 370 registered artists and thousands of visitors with its variety of art ranging from breath-taking paintings and life-like portraits to abstract art and intricate sculptures.

The chief guest at the official ceremony was H. E. (Mrs.) Rita Giuliana Mannella, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy in Sri Lanka who shared her excitement at being part of this long-term event which promotes art and artists. The event was also graced by the Chairperson and management of the John Keells Group and the Chairperson and Trustees of The George Keyt Foundation.

Here are few moments captured on the day of the event.

See more images: https://www.facebook.com/pg/KalaPolaSL/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2569222096540819

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