Shalini Ganendra is actively engaged in developing recognition for outstanding regional talents through, inter alia, exhibitions, publications and cultural-exchanges. She is a strong proponent of artistic interaction, knowledge building and discourse and incorporates supporting initiatives in the Gallery programs.
Ms. Ganendra's specialty is Asian Contemporary Art with particular focus on artists from emerging regions. She is experienced at advising arts organizations and individual collectors in building, maintaining, and appraising museum quality collections. She works closely with clients to formulate thoughtful strategies for disposition of entire collections or single works of art. Her expertise extends to representing clients at auction, in the salesrooms and in private treaty sales.
She is a graduate of Trinity Hall, Cambridge University and Columbia Law School.
PUBLICATIONS
"Art in Emerging Regions", Robb Report, Singapore
"Twenty Years in Review" in National Art Gallery of Malaysia Journal, March 2010
The Peak, August 2009: State of the Art
Asian Art Newspaper (UK), November 2007: Perspectives on Malaya - Photographic Stories
Mood Indico, (USA) March 2007: The Journey of Sri Lankan Art
Asian Art Newspaper (UK), November 2006: An Island of Art – Sri Lankan Contemporary
Finance Asia (HK) 2004: Sri Lankan Contemporary
Art
Paradise Found, Journeys through Noble Gardens of Asia (2008) - Essay on Peradaniya Gardens, Sri Lanka
Yeoh Kean Thai
VC Lecture/ Residency Consultant |
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| Artist Yeoh Kean Thai is the primary coordinator for the Vision Culture Lectures and Artist Residencies. His experience with international residencies, awards, exhibitions and presentations provides valuable insights, networks and structure for these initiatives. He is involved in the selection of participants/ invitees, programming and curating. |
Sylvia Degiacomi
Consultant |
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| Sylvia Degiacomi is based in Switzerland and is currently pursuing a degree at the Sourbonne, Paris. Her interest and knowledge in Fine Art and Literature provides strong support for the Vision Culture Programs. |
