Yatra Tattoo exhibition and art workshop conclude

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Nov. 3: The ‘Yatra Tattoo Exhibition and Art Workshop’, jointly organised by the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and the Himalayan Tattoo Summit, concluded on Sunday.

The exhibition began on 17 October.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, NAFA Chancellor Nardamani Hartamchhali said that tattoo art has a long history in Nepal and emphasised the importance of organising such events more systematically and professionally in the future.

Member Secretary Devendra Kumar Kafle ‘Thumkeli’ said that the workshop and exhibition had delivered a meaningful and powerful message, highlighting the importance of preserving and promoting Nepal’s indigenous knowledge and artistic traditions related to tattoo culture.

The exhibition was curated by Prithvi Shrestha and featured works by 72 Nepali artists, along with artists from Singapore, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Switzerland, Greece, the United States, Malaysia, and Austria.

From Nepal, the participating artists included Binil Bajracharya, Anil Tamrakar, Yujesh Deula, Prasanna Pradhan, Prabesh Bidari, Sagar Rana Magar, Neeraj Shahi, Dhirendra Kunwar, Sagar Magar, and others.

Likewise, international participants included artists from Singapore, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Switzerland, Greece, United States, Malaysia and Austria.

 The workshop incorporated various art forms, including canvas painting, woodcut, sculpture, and cartoon/caricature.