The ongoing Colomboscope finds kinship in rhythm

The ninth edition of the contemporary arts festival dwells on the meaning of rhythm in the present political moment

- Anindo Sen

In the past week, exhibitions and performances have unfurled across five venues in Colombo, Sri Lanka— whether it is the listening space at Soul Studio, a cinema programme at Liberty by Scope Cinemas or works of kinship displayed at Colpetty Town House. All these cultural activations are part of the ninth edition of Colomboscope, a contemporary arts festival and creative platform for interdisciplinary dialogue held in Sri Lanka since 2013. Titled Rhythm Alliances, this year’s programme seeks to “deepen its role as a cultural bridge across Sri Lanka and the wider Indian Ocean region”. It brings together more than 100 artists, musicians and filmmak