A spark of inspiration can mark the beginning of an artist’s journey, while for others it becomes something they live with every day. For Sagar Manandhar, inspiration began at home. Born in 1985, Sagar spent much of his childhood watching his father, renowned Nepali artist Kiran Manandhar, work in the studio. He observed the way […]
Shivangini Rana “If my work can touch a heart, awaken a forgotten memory, or offer even a brief moment of peace, then the painting has fulfilled its purpose.” For Shivangini Rana, art is not about recreating what she sees, it is about expressing what she feels. Every canvas is deeply personal, reflecting a lived experience, […]
Photographer and visual artist Jyoti Shrestha always knew she was going to be an artist. That conviction has now taken her to what is often called the “Olympics of the art world.” Her work, Chhyake, is currently being showcased at the Venice Biennale collateral exhibition Personal Structures – a milestone that has brought international recognition […]
VOW Media, in partnership with Kaalo.101, is transforming public spaces in the Kathmandu Valley through a vibrant mural initiative under the She is the Story programme. Created by seven women artists across seven communities, the murals celebrate the history, progress and resilience of Nepali women. More than art, they are bold statements of empowerment, amplifying […]
In a quiet studio practice shaped by observation and introspection, Nepali visual artist Sangee Shrestha has spent more than three decades examining the emotional landscape of human life. Working across painting, ceramics and mixed media, her practice often circles around a simple but complex question. What lies beneath the expressions people present to the world? […]