What - 'Conceiving Space' 
Where - Around Colombo 
When - December 2 - 20 
Who - Annoushka Hempel 

This week we visited the place where art is given the biggest highlight. The theme for CAB 2016 is 'Conceiving Space.' 

The Colombo Art Biennale (CAB) is the largest and most significant contemporary art manifestation in Sri Lanka. Established in 2009, CAB showcases contemporary art with an emphasis on Sri Lanka and the South Asian region. 

Speaking to Annoushka Hempel, the lady behind this vibrant brand, she says, "This is a place for everyone to express art and to learn what can be brought out from it, and every time we do it, we are growing and we are adding more" and she was very tired when she was telling me this too! 

The theme for CAB 2016, curated by Alnoor Mitha, is 'Conceiving Space', to open up a paradigm of seeing, providing possibilities for creative production that engage with explorations of diverse senses of space. The Biennale has brought together 45 international and local artists including: Mithu Sen (Delhi), Pushpamala N (Bangalore), Reena Kallat (Delhi), Faiza Butt (UK/Pakistan), Naiza Khan (UK/Pakistan), Ghada Khungi (Bahrain), Cristina Rodrigues (Portugal), Ruby Chisthi (US), Rajni Perera (Sri Lanka/Canada), Saskia Pintelon (Sri Lanka/Belgium), Priyantha Udagedara (Sri Lanka), Tracy Holsinger (Sri Lanka), Venuri Perera (Sri Lanka), S. P. Pushpakanthan (Sri Lanka) and Asvajit Boyle (Sri Lanka). 

As this is a journey of art and here on WTF we have the breakdown for the next few days, and our WTF video carries a full discussion on it too. 

Friday, the 9th of December 2016 

Visual arts programme open to public at all venues: 

9:00AM - 3:00PM - Theertha Performance Platform (TPP)Workshops, Slave Island 

10:00AM - 5:00PM - Ciriacidis Lehnerer Architekten Installation (Aerial Architectural Model of Slave Island) Slave Island, Colombo 02 

11:00AM - 2:00PM - Performance by Venuri Perera at Prana Lounge, first floor (it will take about five minutes for each visitor) 

2:30AM - 4:30PM - Studio Assembly and Madelo 

4:00PM - 8:00PM - Street performance at Slave Island at Theertha Performance Platform in front of Badhriya Mosque, Slave Island 

7:30PM - Dinner at Santore Bistro Italiano restaurant with a special menu and entertainment, 45, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07 (direct bookings +94 112689444) 

Saturday the 10th of December 2016 

9:00AM - 3:00PM - Theertha Performance Platform (TPP)Workshops, Slave Island 

10:00AM - 5:00PM - Ciriacidis Lehnerer Architekten Installation (Aerial Architectural Model of Slave Island) Slave Island, Colombo 02 

11:00AM - 2:00PM - Performance by Venuri Perera at Prana Lounge, first floor (it will take about five minutes for each visitor) 

1:30PM - 6:00PM - Architects Symposium featuring local and international Biennale Architects at Nuga Gama, Cinnamon Grand Hotel 

4:00PM - 8:00PM - Theertha Performance Platform Street performance starts in front of Badhriya Mosque, Slave Island 

Sunday the 11th of December 2016 

10:00AM - 12:00PM - Theertha Performance Platform (TPP)Workshops, Slave Island 

10:00AM - 5:00PM - Ciriacidis Lehnerer Architekten Installation (Aerial Architectural Model of Slave Island) Slave Island, Colombo 02 

12:30PM - ‘The Great Feast’, Dispensary Lane, Slave Island (open to all) 

Today on WTF 

Video and photographs by You’re My Favorite 
Hair and make up by Capello Salons 
Transport Partner - PickMe 
Outfit - LOVI Sarongs 
T-shirt - JUMP