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Exhibition | At the Tipping Point: Art and Ecology from the Rooftop of the World

Sagarmatha Next presents: At the Tipping Point: Art and Ecology from the Rooftop of the WorldSponsored by Saraf Foundation and curated by Dr Arshiya Lokhandwala featuring 12 artists from all over the world, the exhibition will open on June 5 at 4 pm!Framed by the towering Himalayas, this ecological exhibition underscores Nepal’s position as a “ground zero” for climate change. The urgency of the crisis is palpable—melting glaciers threaten global water supplies, erratic weather endangers agriculture, deforestation ravages biodiversity, and rising sea levels imperil coastal life. The...

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Taragaon Talks | Lipi Learning: An Effort to Revive and Revitalize with Callijatra

Speakers:Ananda K. MaharjanPresident, Callijatra Foundation Bachelor of Business Studies, Tribhuvan UniversityAnanda Kumar Maharjan is a Graphic / Type Designer and Calligrapher from Kathmandu, Nepal. With over 20 years of experience in Graphic Design, he has created fonts in Nepal Lipi, Devanagari, Latin and the Ranjana script. Currently, he is the Creative Head of Hamro Patro, which is one of the most popular Nepali apps in Nepal.Lalima Shrestha (Lumu)Vice-President, Callijatra Foundation Secretary, World Newah Organization Masters in Sociology, Tribhuvan University...

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Exhibition | Sambandh (Samband)

The opening for this exhibition is happened on May 10, 2025 at 3 pm, at Taragaon Next. As glaciers shrink, glacial lakes are formed, which can burst and trigger devastating floods. Further consequences include landslides, disrupted ecosystems, and a threat to communities that rely on glacial meltwater as a key source of clean water for the region.These alarming transformations serve as a backdrop to the central focus of the artwork—glaciers seemingly suspended in a liminal time-space, a delicate balance between their final melting and the then moment. Through two distinct but connected...

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Exhibition | Feminist Futures: Art, Activism, and South Asian Womanhood

Curated by Dr. Arshiya LokhandwalaThe 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. This exhibition showcases the powerful voices of ten South Asian artists including Anita Dube, Anoli Perera, Ashmina Ranjit, Bidhata KC, Mithu Sen, Naiza Khan, Pushpamala N, Sheba Chhachhi , Tayeba Begum Lipi, and Uma Bista, who critically engage with gendered histories, social inequities encountered by women in the region.Feminist Futures...

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Exhibition | Archiving For The Future: Nepal Architecture Archive

“ARCHIVING FOR THE FUTURE” is 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 Nepal Architecture Archive (NAA), officially founded in 2016, is housed on the sprawling premises of the Taragaon Museum. This growing and versatile archive with rare photographs, books, surveys, blueprints, objects, and invaluable notes serves as readings of Nepal’s fast-changing urban landscapes and cultural nuances....

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