Tradition and Innovation in Nepal ’s Contemporary Art Scene

April 4, 2022 • View in browser

Good morning. ⛅ Happy Monday! In this edition, scholar and critic Erin Thompson recently went to Nepal to investigate the repatriation of historical art (her article from December) and found herself drawn into the country’s vibrant contemporary art scene. She has a report on the work she encountered in Nepalese artist studios.

We also look at street art around the world that is in support of Ukraine, the Warhol copyright dispute going to the Supreme Court, the incomplete provenance of a major gift of Tibetan Thangkas to three US colleges, and much more.

— Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief

The Surprising Mix of Tradition and Innovation in Nepal’s Contemporary Art Scene

The work of many of Nepal's contemporary artists suggests that the distinctions between labels like ancient and modern, or foreign and Nepali, will blur if you shift your point of view. | Erin L. Thompson

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