Sri Lanka will showcase the works of 11 artists at The India Biennale 2026 in New Delhi, India, through a special exhibition exploring identity, memory and cultural belonging.

Titled Island of Many Selves – Identity, Memory and the Plurality of Belonging, the exhibition will bring together established Sri Lankan artists to highlight the country’s diverse cultural heritage and contemporary artistic perspectives.

The exhibition will be designed by Sri Lankan architect Philip Weeraratne in collaboration with PWA Architects and curated by Kasun Jayamanne.

The initiative follows an invitation extended to Weeraratne by Sharan Apparao, on behalf of India’s Ministry of Culture, to organise the Sri Lankan exhibition for the 2026 edition.

The India Biennale 2026 will take place from December 4, 2026, to March 21, 2027, across several cultural venues in New Delhi, including heritage monuments, museums, galleries and public spaces.

Under the theme Tat Tvam Asi (You Are That) – Reconnecting in an Age of Distraction, the international cultural event will explore connections between individuals, communities, memory and place.

Sri Lanka’s exhibition will feature works by Anoli Perera, Chudamani Clowes, Gayan Prageeth, Hema Shironi, Jagath Weerasinghe, Kingsley Gunatillake, Pradeep Thalawatta, Priyantha Udagedara, Saskia Pintelon, Senaka Senanayake and Sivasubramaniam Kajendran.

Through their individual artistic approaches, the participating artists will explore Sri Lanka’s historical experiences, social realities and evolving cultural identity.

Organisers say the exhibition aims to present Sri Lanka beyond a single national identity, reflecting the influences of centuries of trade, migration, colonial encounters, religious traditions and political developments.

The Sri Lankan exhibition will be hosted at the Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi, offering international audiences an opportunity to engage with the country’s contemporary art scene. (Newswire)