Artist Studio
Our story begins in 1968 – initially as a Hostel,
then a Museum, and now as Taragaon Next.
At each step, our focus remains committed to the transcultural and
built heritage of Kathmandu.
The Shigeru Ban House transforms into an artist studio space three times in a year. Out here, in the midst of our sculpture garden, contemporary artists are invited to experiment and further their practice, under the careful mentorship of our team.
Formerly the Nepal House Project, this structure was designed by Pritzker Prize winner Japanese architect Shigeru Ban in 2015, as a resilient prototype in response to a devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude in the region.
Today, this prototype is rediscovered as a studio space, a dynamic laboratory for artists to reflect, work, and create with diverse mediums and techniques. For each iteration, an artist is selected through a democratic and inclusive open-call process.
At the end of their studio term, each artist’s work
is exhibited at our Gallery space, furthering their exposure towards new audiences.
