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Neera Joshi representing Nepal in XIIIth Florence Biennale

Neera Joshi representing Nepal in XIIIth Florence Biennale

- by Republica

Artist Neera Joshi has represented Nepal in the XIIIth Florence Biennale, Fortezza Da Basso, Italy that began on October 23. This year’s theme is “Eternal Feminine. Eternal Change: Concepts of Femininity in Contemporary Art and Design” and will continue till October 31.

Revealing unseen emotions through geometric shapes and harmonious hues

Revealing unseen emotions through geometric shapes and harmonious hues

- by Sangita Shrestha

Rectangles, circles, squares and more form different patterns and figures in artist Sangee Shrestha’s paintings are displayed in Mcube Gallery, Chakupat, Patan. This is her second solo exhibition titled ‘Sambeg’, where she uses these geometrical shapes to give figurative forms and expresses her emotional journey during the time of pandemic and beyond.

Danish artist makes off with pile of cash intended to be art

Danish artist makes off with pile of cash intended to be art

- by Associated Press

A Danish artist who was was given a pile of money by a museum with which to create a piece of artwork, submitted two empty canvases — titled “Take the Money and Run.” Jens Haaning was given the equivalent of nearly $84,000 in Danish kroner and euro bank notes by the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art in Aalborg.

Tamang identity, an oppressed past in the form of art

Tamang identity, an oppressed past in the form of art

- by Sangita Shrestha

Artist Subas Tamang has an average Nepali height; a man in his early 30’s who completed his Master’s in Fine Arts in Printmaking. On Sunday, he was seen donning a dark blue shirt and a gray trouser; and on his right shoulder hung a black tote bag. Subas has a calm face, yet his eyes give away a vibe, as if something is bothering him.

The thrilling aspect of Indra Jatra: Pulu Kishi procession (with video)

The thrilling aspect of Indra Jatra: Pulu Kishi procession (with video)

- by Sangita Shrestha

Indra Jatra is one of the most remarkable festivals of Kathmandu where the streets come alive with traditional music, mask dances, chariot processions, folk drama and more. And the procession of Pulu Kishi is one of the fascinating processions among other processions taken out during the jatra.

‘Besar’: Reflection of contemporary society

‘Besar’: Reflection of contemporary society

- by Sangita Shrestha

L Bazra Lama’s solo painting exhibition titled ‘Besar’ began at LA Gallery, Bauddha on Wednesday. A total of 13 conceptual paintings are on display where he has used social issues such as abortion, suicide, constitution, and politics among others as his theme for the exhibition.

‘The nude exhibition 2021’ on display

‘The nude exhibition 2021’ on display

- by Sangita Shrestha

Around 50 works of a total of 23 artists are on display at an exhibition titled ‘The Nude exhibition 2021’ which began on September 3 at M Cube Gallery, Chakupat, Lalitpur. As the title of the exhibition suggests, it features paintings, photographs, installations and sculptures that accentuate the beauty of the natural body without artificial clothing — nude.

Sweetening your dad’s day this father’s day

Sweetening your dad’s day this father’s day

- by Sangita Shrestha

Today is father’s day and it’s always a sweet gesture to show your dad how much you love and appreciate him. And the best way to do so is offering him some sweet delights to indulge in.

‘A Great British Spraycation’: Banksy’s new seaside murals

‘A Great British Spraycation’: Banksy’s new seaside murals

- by Reuters

Crowds gathered in coastal towns in eastern England on Saturday to view new works by Banksy, after the secretive street artist claimed responsibility for the murals. Ten images appeared in towns in Norfolk and Suffolk over the past week, sparking speculation that Banksy was behind them.

Here's why snakes are worshipped in Naagpanchami

Here's why snakes are worshipped in Naagpanchami

- by Sangita Shrestha

According to the lunar calendar, every year Naagpachami is observed on the fifth day of the bright half of the Nepali month of Shrawan. Naagpanchami is the festival dedicated to Naag or the serpent god. During Nagpanchami, poster/paintings with motifs of snakes, half-human half-snake forms, Lord Krishna sitting or standing on multi-headed snake, insects, frog and more are seen pasted on the front door of the houses.

Rajendra Shakya appointed to lead Nepal Art Village

Rajendra Shakya appointed to lead Nepal Art Village

- by Republica

Nepal Art Village, a company which aims to promote artisan families of Nepal to live and display their masterpieces, lost its President Raj Kumar Shakya- a well known repousse artist to COVID-19 on June 5, 2021.