Art & Architecture
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Puerto
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$159
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 6½ Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals included
Sri Lanka is home to many forms of art. Today, you will break with tradition and sneak a peek at the very topical contemporary art scene, which came into its own in the early 1900s. The country's colorful and turbulent past is often portrayed through emotive forms of sculpture, painting, and even performance art.
Step off the bustling streets, where ox-drawn carts are still seen, and into a well-known gallery — an interesting visit that will tantalize and stimulate you.
Delve into the world of Sri Lanka's most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa, often referred to as the father of Tropical Modernism. Visit Bawa's private residence to learn about his many accomplishments. This architectural treasure is a masterpiece of bricolage — a culmination of creative sculpting by its owner, where countless verandahs, gardens, courtyards and rooms meld together.
Stop for lunch at the Gallery Café.
Barefoot began more than 40 years ago as a pioneering workshop set up by artist and writer Barbara Sansoni in the 1980s. It features a fantastic courtyard gallery where local products are handmade, and the natural yarns used have been dyed and woven by hand. All the materials, including dyes, are safe and eco-friendly. Barbara Sansoni was initially invited to design cloth for women learning to weave in a convent workshop north of Colombo; today, the company she founded has a small team of dedicated designers who work with their own dyers, weavers and skilled needlewomen