This event features Realms of the Real, a film exploring how four artists from around the globe incorporate culture into their respective art forms. The viewing will be followed by a guided discussion on the role of culture in contemporary Sri Lankan art.

The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real” conduct extensive historical research, examine the nuances of culture and identity, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds, offering new possibilities for culture, identity, and the future.

Realms of the Real is presented courtesy of Art21’s Screening Society, a program that welcomes local communities to gather and watch films about art together.