The New York Times Style Magazine featured an article focusing on Sri Lanka’s cultural and artistic revival.

On 28 March, The New York Times Style Magazine featured an article by Eric Wilson, focusing on Sri Lanka’s cultural and artistic revival. The article describes Colombo’s renewed appeal to tourists, driven by its growing arts scene, new literary and arts festivals, and contemporary design influences.

It has mentioned key figures like archaeologist Jagath Weerasinghe, who co-founded the Millennium Art Contemporary (MiAC) gallery in Athurugiriya, and fashion designer Amesh Wijesekera, known for his sustainable and boundary-breaking designs.

This piece also underlines the international recognition of Sri Lanka’s architectural and artistic heritage, from Geoffrey Bawa’s Tropical Modernism to Lionel Wendt’s photography. With rising tourist numbers and a visa-free entry programme, Colombo’s galleries, designer hotels, and restaurant scene are becoming major attractions alongside the country’s tea trails and surfing beaches.

Source 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DH5Lx4rM9Qo/?img_index=2
Source 2: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/t-magazine/colombo-sri-lanka-hotels-restaurants-guide.html