YALA YATRA: Walking, Working, Worshipping Art Exhibition by Peter Makela at Gallery MCUBE
As part of the AIR_MCUBE International Artists’ Residence 2025 Nepal, Manish Lal Shrestha curated another exhibition featuring artist, Peter Makela who is an acclaimed artist and Edgewood University professor, a 2022 Fulbright researcher in Nepal, and has exhibited globally, including a major solo show at Patan Museum. His work is held in notable collections like Johns Hopkins University. His artwork in this exhibition shows the artistic journey shaped during his month-long residency in Nepal. “My connection to Dharma and Nepal has happened syncretistical and magically,” says Peter describing how his relationship with Nepal influences his art. While living in New York in 2013 he began practicing bhajans but knew nothing about Nepal at that time. A coffee shop near his apartment was selling raffle tickets for $20 offering a free plane ride and food for Nepal which Peter bought and had forgotten about. After a week he had won it, leading to now making multiple trips to Nepal bringing his art and passion to share with the Nepali people.
Srijanshil Udhami Teej Mela 2082
The “Srijanshil Udhami Teej Mela 2082,” hosted by the Women’s Creation Centre was held from August 7 to 10 at Amrapali Banquet in Baluwatar, Kathmandu. This vibrant celebration combined the spirit of Teej with an entrepreneurial fair, offering women entrepreneurs a dynamic stage to display their talents, innovations and products. Visitors could also enjoy a complimentary mehendi stall, adding a festive touch to the event experience. There were food stalls also from organisations led by women entrepreneurs such as The Village Cafè, serving authentic, delicious Newari food.
Himalayan Art Festival at Nepal Art Council
E-Arts kicked off the Himalayan Art Festival 2025 at the Nepal Art Council, with the event running through August 14. This year’s week-long celebration of art was officially opened on Thursday, August 7 by the Sharks of Shark Tank Nepal Anand Bagaria, Cabinet Shrestha, Hem Raj Dhakal, Ritu Singh Vaidya, and Saurabh Jyoti. The inaugural ceremony paid tribute to veteran artist and designer Shyam Das Ashanta and also included the presentation of the Prashanta Scholarship Award 2025, aimed at recognising and nurturing promising young talent. The festival programme featured a Children’s Art Workshop on Saturday and continued with an engaging Art Talk and panel discussion on Sunday. Since its inception in 2017, the Himalayan Art Festival has been a yearly gathering that highlights a wide range of artistic expressions while fostering meaningful connections between artists, collectors and art enthusiasts.
