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Words Asha Kulasekaran. Jaffna Grand Thali: a celebration of time-honored recipes, palmyrah traditions, and bold northern spices.   There is a place in the quiet heart of Jaffna where time...

Words Arrenga H Nadaraja. Still from Basir Mahmood, ‘A Body Bleeds More than It Contains’, multi-channel video and audio. An overhead view of seated figures around a harmonium suggests collective...

At night the building is filled with warm artificial light that emits a soft glow and emphasises the different façade treatments.   Foster + Partners partnered with Apple to redesign...

Picture-perfect describes Dennis Candy’s drawings. He doesn’t just use a pencil; he breathes life into paper. Words Jennifer Paldano Goonewardane. The artist at work: Dennis Candy in his creative space....

“Naadha Gama: Where music becomes a moment of peace, connection, and collective memory.” Words Arrenga H Nadaraja. Combining two words, tune and village, Naadha Gama comes to life, hitting the...

Architecture Rooted in Heritage The National Museum of the United Arab Emirates tells the story of the land and its people, standing as a tribute to the legacy of Sheikh...

An immersive escape inspired by heritage, surrounded by nature at Occidental Paradise Dambulla.   There’s a moment when busy families realize they need a pause from the everyday — a...

An iconic cultural landmark honoring the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the museum’s five soaring, falcon-wing–inspired towers rise from Saadiyat Island, blending heritage, sustainability, and visionary architecture....

T. Vinoja is an artist who uses textile mediums to express experiences related to war, displacement, and trauma in Sri Lanka. Words Jennifer Paldano Goonewardane. Photography Colomboscope. Enduring Traces: The...