Bevis Bawa

01/05/2026

Brief Garden has been named by the New York Times as a top garden to visit for garden & art lovers!

More than just a garden, Brief is a living self-portrait of Bevis Bawa, a blend of tropical wildness and curated art. Whether you are an artist seeking a muse or a traveler seeking peace, our gates are open to welcome you to this 'enchanting maze.'

Read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/t-magazine/favorite-garden-visit-artists.html?unlocked_article_code=1.fFA.XSRd.PdbgtC1EemKr&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Hiroshi Sugimoto, Irene Neuwirth, Umberto Pasti and others share their impressions of mesmerizing plots all over the world.

11/08/2025

https://island.lk/launch-of-new-book-on-bevis-bawas-brief-garden-by-juliet-coombe/

Sri Lanka’s Garden legacy comes to life A new era of nature and garden tourism in Sri Lanka was officially launched recently with the unveiling of acclaimed British travel writer Juliet Coombe’s latest book, Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa—a compelling tribute to one of the world’s most iconic tr...

31/07/2025

28/07/2025

22/01/2025

https://www.gardendesign.com/abroad/sri-lanka.html

Discover the unique gardens in Sri Lanka of the Brothers Bawa, Geoffrey and Bevis.

17/06/2024

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanneshurvell/2024/06/17/sri-lanka-travel-guide-discover-the-pearl-of-the-indian-ocean/

The western coast of Sri Lanka offers miles of wide sandy beaches, natural wonders and vibrant cultural sites.

01/01/2023

https://twitter.com/mariannedavid24/status/1609377396557516801?s=46&t=bnTcwe4AaJMSjpPQ-vtIjw

“Took a walk down memory lane with Brief Garden proprietor Dooland de Silva, who has been ‘pottering around’ the property for over 50 years! Read here: https://t.co/Iif7PHboPB”

02/12/2022

https://tinyurl.com/5an8up7x

29/11/2022

https://twitter.com/malakatalwatte/status/1597504381012029441?s=46&t=NBc8EREJAVNCqebD3fOHsQ

“Bewis Bawa’s depiction of Pay Day probably from the 1950’s. Has anything changed??”

01/08/2020

TALK 1- “A Brief stroll through BRIEF garden, Sri Lanka” by Dan de Silva

The Brief garden in Aluthgama, Sri Lanka was developed over years of experimentation and persistent involvement by Bevis Bawa.

Dan de Silva, a Landscape designer and owner of the garden, will take us through a live tour of the wanderlust tropical garden explaining its history, design, the spaces and the plant composition. Welcome to participate in our first international event.



To know more about his works, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/briefgardendesigns/videos/737892623634136/

www.briefgarden.com



Date- 7th August 2020 [Friday] Time: 4pm to 5pm

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