Both artists and art lovers alike look forward to ‘Kala Pola’ as Sri Lanka’s renowned annual fair for visual art. ‘Kala Pola’ focuses on fostering a space for artists and sculptors to learn, network and market art given the limited opportunities that are available to promote their work outside gallery spaces. As a solution to gathering restrictions, the art fair was hosted as an online event for the first time in 2021. Over 240 pieces of art were sold online to buyers in and outside Sri Lanka with artists also receiving commissioned orders. Over 50 John Keells staff volunteers supported both initiatives.

Source: The Nation May 31, 2021 09:45 UTC