Tahitian Gauguin sold for 9.5 million euros
- by Reuters
A painting by French post-impressionist artist Paul Gauguin fetched 9.5 million euros ($10.5 million) in a Paris auction on Tuesday.
Art & Culture
Photo exhibition ‘Ways of the Mountains’ on display
- by Republica
A photo exhibition ‘Ways of the mountains’ by Kathmandu-based photographer Sudin KC opened on 30 November at Himalayan Java, Mandala Street, Thamel. The exhibit portrays the mountain culture and stories of the people living in the Himalayas and their rich cultures and traditions that are nearly untouched by modern influences.
FAWN attenuating world’s largest cultural slaughter
- by Republica
Federation of Animal Welfare Nepal (FAWN) is vigorously running numerous campaigns with locals to minimize the world’s largest cultural sacrifice at Gadhimai festival.
Sushila soaring high through 'Udaan: Beyond Boundaries'
- by Sangita Shrestha
There are incidents in our society where a married woman's position in a family is nothing but synonymous to a cow. The family is feeding her so; she has to do whatever they ask her to do. And we are also very accustomed with the social norms that till now, we do not question why only women have to leave their birth place after marriage. Meanwhile, if a woman wants her husband also leave the house, then the woman is blamed as the home wrecker.
Beyond the object on display
- by Republica
We are surrounded by full of objects, the personal objects, common or public objects etc. Every object has its own purpose to being there and there are lots of stories behind it. However, objects are inseparable things of our daily life. Object reflects the people who belong to it; object also reflects the situation of time.
'Bamboo Stories' wins Ram Bahadur Trophy in FSA 2019
- by Republica
'Bamboo Stories' made in Bangladesh about the dangers of bamboo trade, won the best documentary award at four-day documentary festival ‘Film Southasia 2019’ on Sunday.
Rare portrait of teenage Mozart to be auctioned in Paris
- by Reuters
A rare portrait of Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be sold by British auction house Christie’s on Nov. 27 in Paris at an estimated price of between 800,000 euros and 1.2 million euros ($882,000-$1.32 million).
‘Prayas’ depicting Nepali culture and tradition concludes
- by Republica
In the exhibition, these artists have depicted portraits and landscapes within the theme of culture, religion and tradition. A total of 49 paintings using various mediums such as acrylic, color pastel, pencil, charcoal, etc were showcased.
Art should provoke emotion: Randy W Berry
- by Sangita Shrestha
Berry was appointed ambassador to Nepal on September 2018 and has been living in Nepal since October, 2018. For him art is deeply emotional and added, “I think art which doesn’t move you or doesn’t leave an impression or make or produce a reaction isn’t something that I’m interested in. In my personal collection, they have a personal resonance to me.”
Gear up for ‘17th Handicraft Trade Fair and 15th Craft Competition 2019’
- by Republica
Federation of Handicraft Association of Nepal with the support of Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Trade and Export Promotion Center, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Lalitpur Metropolitan city, FNCCI, among others is organizing ‘17th Handicraft Trade Fair and 15th Craft Competition 2019’. The fair is scheduled from November 28 to December 2 at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu.
'Rasuwa Art Expedition' kicks off
- by RSS
he group of artists which was formed through Facebook networking has been organizing such workshop on every Saturday.
New Year Nepal Samvat 1140 observed in London
- by Republica
A total of 300 members of Pasa Puchah Guthi UK (PPGUK) London celebrated the turn of the decade as Nepal's original era Nepal Samvat 1140 started with festivities around the world.
‘China-Nepal Thangka Arts and Works Exhibition’ concludes today
- by Republica
Three-day-long art exhibition ‘China-Nepal Thangka Arts and Works Exhibition’ that was being held at the premises of Nepal Academy, Kathmandu concluded on Sunday.
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Ancient treasures go on display in London Tutankhamun exhibition
- by Reuters
Treasures from the tomb of boy-king Tutankhamun will go on show in London from Saturday as part of what organizers say will be their last world tour before they return to Egypt for good.
Shani Bishwokarma becomes first ‘Nepal Lok Star’
- by Republica
Rolpa based Sunny Bishwokarma won the title of famous reality singing show ‘Nepal Lok Star’ amid a grand finale held in Bhrikutimandap Ground on Friday.
Shopping Tihar essentials
- by Republica
Tihar also known as Deepawali, is one of the most awaited festivals among kids and adults alike. Tihar is a five-day long festival of humility and giveaways where adults get busy in the ritualistic aspects, while younger ones make tireless efforts to shop gifts for friends and family.
Painting stolen by Nazis recovered from New York museum
- by Associated Press
A painting seized by the Nazis from a Jewish family in 1933 has been recovered from a museum in upstate New York by the FBI.
Ministry of Home Affairs urges not to produce offensive ‘Deusi Bhailo’ songs
- by Republica
The press statement quoting Home Ministry's spokesman Ramakrishna Subedi, stated that action will be taken against those who sing and produce songs and music that affect the society in the name of the festival.
Nepali handicraft exhibition in Kerung
- by Republica
A handicraft exhibition and fair has been organized in Nepal-China border Kerung to promote and distribute Nepali traditional handicrafts.
Library exhibit offers glimpse into Salinger’s life and work
- by Associated Press
JD Salinger thought of including his generation’s idea of a trigger alert as he worked on ‘The Catcher in the Rye.’ In an early draft of the 1951 novel, narrator Holden Caulfield warns that the story will include “quite a bit of swearing and sex stuff.”