Experimenter Gallery in Ballygunge Place is set to host an evocative solo exhibition titled “No Race, No Colour” by Sri Lankan artist Pushpakanthan Pakkiyarajah. Running from 17 July to 20 September 2025, this marks the artist’s first solo show in India, and it arrives with a powerful message that speaks directly to our times.
Pakkiyarajah’s practice is deeply rooted in the complex history of his homeland, a country scarred by ethnic conflict and questions of belonging. Through his canvases, drawings, and installations, he investigates the politics of identity, the fragility of borders, and the persistent struggles faced by marginalized communities. No Race, No Colour does not attempt to offer easy solutions. Instead, it invites viewers into an unsettling yet necessary conversation about how race, religion, and nationality continue to define—and divide—our lives.
What makes this exhibition especially compelling in Kolkata is the city’s own layered cultural history. Known for its cosmopolitan spirit and long tradition of intellectual resistance, Kolkata becomes an ideal space for this dialogue. The works on display use striking visual metaphors—fragmented figures, abstracted landscapes, and stark palettes—to suggest both fracture and healing.
Pakkiyarajah’s art does not shout; it lingers. Viewers will find themselves confronted with haunting silences, muted tones, and powerful imagery that refuses to fade from memory. By titling the show No Race, No Colour, the artist makes a radical claim: beyond the boundaries we impose, humanity is one.
For art lovers and socially conscious audiences alike, this exhibition offers more than an aesthetic experience—it is an urgent reminder of the need for empathy and solidarity in a divided world. Kolkata’s art season could not ask for a more relevant and thought-provoking show.