Feminist Futures : Art, Activism and South Asian Womanhood
The Taragaon Cultural Center in Nepal is pleased to announce the opening of Feminist Futures: Art, Activism, and South Asian Womanhood, a transformative exhibition curated by the art historian Dr. Arshiya Lokhandwala. Opening on January 25, 2025, this exhibition showcases the powerful voices of ten South Asian artists including Anita Dube, Anoli Perera, Ashmina Ranjit, […]
Archiving for the future : an intersection of heritage and architecture
A curated display that explores the juncture of time, architecture and archives documented through memory and people and highlights the role of archiving in preserving and promoting our shared heritage for future generations. The museum display is spread across a cluster of seven buildings that form a center for the appreciation of Nepal’s artistic and […]
Artist in Studio #6 – Art exhibition : “Under a magic spell” : Aishworya Shakya
Join us on the 18th of September at Taragaon Next for the opening of the art exhibition “Under a magic spell” featuring the works of Aishworya Shakya, a contemporary sculpture artist.This exhibition marks the conclusion of the 6th series of our “Artist in studio” program, where selected artists are given an opportunity of an 8-weeks […]
Object in Focus : “Boundaries reimagined” – Viola Bordon
aragaon Next presents Object in Focus : “Boundaries Reimagined, ” a site-specific installation by artist Viola Bordon in collaboration with weavers from @nepalknotcraftcentre The idea and inspiration for the material stems from Viola’s research on the invasive species of water hyacinths that have brought about ecological shifts in landscapes near Koshi Tapu. The floating plant […]
Shaping Forms Shifting Futures : Sarah Burack
An exhibition by Sarah Burack, a full bright researcher and artist who has engaged with the roots of traditional metal crafting in Nepal. This exhibition is a culmination of her research, practice and learning with her mentor, a traditional Neplase artist Manik Man Shakya, with whom the craft has been a pass down through generations. […]
Shaping Forms Shifting Futures : Exhibition, Talk program and Panel discussion
Please join us for this three part event, covering the topic of traditional metal crafting in Nepal. An exhibition opening will be inaugurated on Wednesday, May 8th with a presentation from Fulbright Researcher Sarah Burack followed by a panel discussion featuring Mr. Tejesh Man Shakya, Mr. Vijay Maharjan, Ms. Swarna Tamrakar, and Mr. Prasanna Shakya. […]
Modern encounters in architecture : Kathmandu Valley (1945-1985)
Supported by Taragaon Next, this exhibition is a first of its kind doumentation of early modern architecture in the Kathmandu valley. Built between 1945-1985, the highlights focus on important architectural achievements of early modernisation. With information on 25 modern architecture buildings in Nepal, the exhibition is a means to understand and initiate dialogue in this […]
“What makes a city”
Join us for the opening of the art exhibition “What makes a city,” by Subodh Bhandari and Sambridhi Ratna Shakya. Their brilliant compositions, experimental and conceptual representations of creativity are sure to take you on a memorable visual journey. Sharing a warm invite to one and all! Exhibition opening on 29th of January, 4 p.m […]
Doors to the Other Side
Exhibition and Market 16th February 4:00-8:00 pm opening celebrating the exhibition “Door to the Other Side” An exhibition from Chungpo Tsering’s Boudha Studio & Pasang Tsering’s Himalayan Textiles. Plus join us for: -Acoustic guitar set from Ramsterdam Music Pub -Poetry reading by Shiv Mirabito. 17th-20th Feb, 12-6pm -Dye workshop printing by Boudha Studio -Hand turned […]
Object in Focus Series 6
“Taragaon Next invites you all to the Object in focus – series 6. A single object exhibition. In this “Object in focus”” series – 6, we are featuring Kathmandu based visual artist Bidhata KC. In this series we will be focusing on her work titled “Out of emptiness” 1 Object 1 Artist & 1 Big […]
