Gallery Silver Scapes will present 'Silent Stories', a solo exhibition by Sri Lankan artist Shanaka Kulathunga, at the CCA Building, Bikaner House in New Delhi from May 21 to 28, 2026. This marks the artist's first solo presentation in India, featuring acrylic and oil paintings that explore memory, everyday life, and rural Sri Lankan landscapes through figuration and narrative depth. Curated by Archana Khare-Ghose, the exhibition includes a publication launch and aims to foster cross-cultural dialogue between India and Sri Lanka.
This exhibition matters because it introduces a significant Sri Lankan contemporary artist to Indian audiences for the first time in a solo format, strengthening cultural ties between the two nations. By highlighting shared and distinct visual narratives, 'Silent Stories' contributes to the broader discourse of South Asian art and cross-border artistic exchange, offering viewers an intimate look at identity, memory, and social relationships through Kulathunga's introspective practice.