Grosvenor Gallery is pleased to present The Persistence of Memory, an exhibition of recent paintings by two of Sri Lanka's foremost artists, Chandraguptha Thenuwara and Jagath Weerasinghe. This marks the first time in many years that the two artists are showing together in London.
The exhibition explores Sri Lanka's turbulent recent history through the distinctive aesthetics of each artist. While Thenuwara's practice interrogates the politics of memory and erasure, Weerasinghe's work offers a frenzied, expressive meditation on tragedy and conflict. Together, their paintings form a dialogue on violence, identity, and the role of the artist as witness.
Presented in association with Saskia Fernando Gallery, Colombo, the exhibition runs from 9 - 31 October 2025. A special late-night opening will take place during Frieze week on Thursday 16 October, 6 - 8pm, featuring a guided tour by Chandraguptha Thenuwara.