’Discovery’: Capturing the sights of the city

Cinnamon Colombo Hotels joined hands with Streets of Colombo earlier this year to embark on a one-of-a-kind project, a visual narrative that would eloquently tell the tales of Colombo through the artistry of photography.

The inaugural chapter of this extraordinary campaign unfolded at the Atrium, Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Over 500 submissions were received and 52 works were unveiled, curated by a distinguished panel of judges—Dominic Sansoni, Luxshman Nadaraja, Sarath Perera, and Panduka De Silva.

The photography exhibition was accompanied by a series of mini events, including exclusive workshops featuring Alfredo D’amato,  who is known for his profound visual storytelling, Alfredo has collaborated with UNHCR, UNICEF, and various NGOs in Europe using photography for meaningful change.

At the launch, a panel discussion featured Alfredo D'amato, alongside judges Dominic Sansoni and Luxshman Nadarajah. Joining this lineup was founder of Streets of Colombo Johan Latiff and co-partner David Blacker, both well known photographers and ardent street photography enthusiasts. The panel was moderated by Azara Jaleel, Editor-in-Chief of ARTRA Magazine.

Top Judge’s Choice Awards went to Abdul Hameed for his compelling works "Harsh Reality" and "Rush Rush," Ushan Gunasekara for the captivating "King of the Lane," and Rishada Fauz for the whimsical "Pettah's Playful Streets." The exhibition was on until December 21, 2023.