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Art Gallery - Nepal
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Nepal: more than mountains and natural surroundings,
Nepal is also known as the land of art and
architecture as a combination of two major religions
Hinduism and Buddhism. The combination has caused a
unique development of cultural legacy of Nepal resulting
a great array of art and artifacts. Overall, the art of
Nepal today represents two distinct segments-firstly the
tradition based idealistic painting known as 'Paubhas'
(also known as 'Thangka' in Tibetan dialect) and the
contemporary western style works. The contemporary
painting is specially noted for either nature based
compositions or compositions based on Tantric
elements/social themes. Nepalese painters have also
earned international reputation for abstract works based
on these themes. It is this thriving milieu that makes a
visit to the art galleries of Kathmandu a pleasurable
and rewarding prospect. A list of museums and galleries
are presented below which should serve as a preliminary
guide to the visitors. |
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Art
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NAFA
Gallery. This gallery is housed in Sita Bhavan, a
neoclassical old Rana palace Naxal, Kathmandu. The
gallery has two sections: Birendra Art Gallery - a
permanent hall which displays works of eminent
contemporary painters and sculptors. The second hall is
used for occasional exhibitions of established or newly
emerging artists of the country. The Gallery runs under
the aegis of Arts and crafts Department of Nepal
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Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery. A cooperative
venture of a group of contemporary painters and
sculptors, this Gallery regularly organizes various Art
exhibitions solo and group shows. Besides, this gallery
possess a wide collection of contemporary works from
many established names to exciting new names. Also, the
gallery runs morning and evening Art Classes. The
Gallery is located behind the Clock Tower, Kamladi ,
Kathmandu. |
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NEF-ART
(Nepal Fine Art) Gallery. A few minutes walk down
the street of Gabahal from the fabled Patan Durbar
Square, the gallery is specially noted for its bias for
traditional Nepalese paintings and sculptures. The
gallery holds occasional exhibition of traditional
(Nepalese) paintings locally known as 'Paubhas'. Paubhas
display an idealistic type of expression, flat From top
clockwise: Tantric elements in a modern composition, an
ethnic doll and a modern sculpture primarily of Buddhist
or Hindu pantheon. |
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Nepal
Art Council Gallery. Situated in Babarmahal, on the
way to Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu, the
Gallery has an excellent space area for exhibitions. The
gallery occasionally exhibitions of paintings and
sculptures. Owned by a local non - governmental
organization the gallery is noted for the display of
works of selected and well-known artists of the country
and abroad. |
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