July 23 holds a sombre significance for Sri Lankans, marking the anniversary of the 1983 pogrom, a brutal event that ignited decades of ethnic violence and conflict. For artist, sculptor and social activist Prof. Chandraguptha Thenuwara, the date serves as a poignant reminder of the unresolved issues that continue to plague Sri Lankan society. These exhibitions are a way of commemorating what cannot be officially commemorated like war and its aftermath,” he points out.
