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George Keyt Foundation Charity Auction Conducted by Sotheby’s

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The George Keyt Foundation, recently hosted a prestigious fundraising dinner and art auction conducted by Sotheby’s marking a historic moment for Sri Lankan art. Featuring works from the renowned ‘43 Group and contemporary talents, the event celebrated the nation’s artistic heritage and its global significance. Prior to the auction, panel discussions explored the evolution of Sri Lankan art, with notable speakers including Channa Daswatte, Anoma Wijewardene, Durjoy Rahman, and Ishrat Kanga, Co-Worldwide Head of Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art at Sotheby’s. This landmark auction offered a curated selection of innovative artworks, bridging local culture with universal artistic narratives.

Shirell, Yanithra Diren and Shiralee


Ravi and Vanathy


Ajith, Channa and Channa


Leesha and Niloo


Sharmila, Hanna and Akram


Chairperson George Keyt Foundation, Malaka Talwatte


Vinod, Leena, Channa, Malaka and Abbas


Ishrat Kanga, Co-Worldwide Head, 
Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art, Sotheby's, London 


Mahela


Iromie


 

Sonia


 

 

Colombo Jewellery Stores created and donated a 'Jewelled Parrot' brooch  inspired by Keyt to raise funds for the Charity Auction of the George Keyt Foundation .

Shyamalee and Shea


 

Roshan


 

Aseela and Alnass


 

 

Sharmini


 

Kanusha


 

 

Surekha


 

Yasodara


 

 

Niloo


 

US Ambassador Julie Chung


 

 

Angeline


 

 

Rezani


 

 

Hash and Anoli


Nathan and Priya