Archives: Exhibition-events

Curatorial Statement My first introduction to the traditional paubha artists of Bhaktapur was in the 1990s at a show organized by the Traditional Artist’s Society. It was here that I saw the works of Purna Hyoju titled ‘Tula Rani’. I was awed by the mastery of this beautiful work and invited him to show his work at the Siddhartha Art Gallery at a later date. Gradually, I was introduced to the works of Surya Bahadur Chitrakar as well as the incredible line works of the late Gyankar Bajracharya and a host of traditional artists from Bhaktapur. This is how the idea of organizing an...

Exhibition Statement The Himalayan Art Award was established in December 2008 by Margie Thomas. She established the award in memory of her close personal friend and renowned travel artist Murray Zanoni, a friend of the Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF) who had visited and sketched in the Himalaya on a number of occasions. It was a way of honoring Murray and his wishes to support young artists who might struggle to find the time and/or resources to express their talent. Margie has close ties both professionally and personally with Nepal and couldn’t think of a better place to...

Exhibition Statement Every once in a while I keep thinking about what was the first-ever सवारी साहित्य (vehicle literature) I ever saw. Though it would be an impossible – albeit interesting – endeavour to trace back my first-ever encounter with an unusually embellished truck with a witty one-liner on its back, it’s true that I’ve been fascinated with moving proses for the longest time. And I quickly found out that I’m not the only one. This exhibition is a product of individuals brought together by their fascination and love for Sawari art and literature — each having documented or...

Exhibition Statement SIDDHARTHA ART GALLERY is delighted to extend an invitation to the opening of an contemporary painting exhibition “FROM MOUNTAINS TO THE DELTA” by the eminent Artists of Bangladesh and Nepal Artist Statement The unique relations that exist between Bangladesh and Nepal are deeply rooted in our social, cultural and civilizational linkages. Just as river streams flowing from mountains to the ocean in their own natural ways, we have shared vision for preserving our cultural identities and respecting our values and traditions. The theme of the festival...

Exhibition Statement Siddhartha Art Gallery, in collaboration with ICA Gallery from Jaipur, Rajasthan presents an exhibition ‘Collective Expressions from India.’ The show features the works of twelve contemporary Indian artists. Curated by Hem Rana, the exhibition presents harmonious yet diverse narratives that captivate viewers and encourage them to embark on a journey through the multifaceted realms of beauty and abstraction. According to Rana, the exhibition brings forth the artists’ unique perspectives, skillfully interlacing a narrative that transcends individual boundaries...

Gallery Statement Leo Jhankar’s first solo exhibition presents delicate portrayals of the natural and cultural elements of the Eastern hills of Nepal. His drawings are enveloped by the dense and luscious wilderness of the region as the trees coil together in uniformity and stretch towards the ever-expanding sky. Beyond capturing the beauty of the landscape, Jhankar also peers into the cultural fabric of the countryside. He delves into the idea of material memory—even the most mundane objects used by people have a sense of history to them with respect to how they were used and by...