Artists’ response to erasure View(s):ARTRA Trail 2026 unveils ‘Silenced’ in Colombo and GalleARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo from January 16-22 and across Galle Fort from Jan. 23-25, primarily revolves around the poignant exhibition, ‘Silenced’ curated by Azara Jaleel. Featuring the works of 15 contemporary artists, this group exhibition responds to erasure, reflecting the shifts within the socio-political context ofSri Lanka from the 1980s to the 2020s. The opening night of ‘Silenced’ will be followed by artist discussions with Menika van der Poorten, Marco Manamperi, and Gayan Prageeth. Rajani Serasinghe’s mosaic works respond directly to the question, “What was left behind?” using materiality itself as both subject and method. ‘Silenced’, supported by the Lionel Wendt Memorial Fund and ARTRA Magazine marks another ARTRAventure to showcase artists who push boundaries.

Source: Sunday Times January 10, 2026 19:29 UTC