Nepali artist to exhibit ‘Chhyake’ at Venice Biennale collateral exhibition

Summary

Nepali visual artist Jyoti Shrestha will showcase her photographic collection 'Chhyake' at the 61st Venice Biennale collateral exhibition in 2026, highlighting intergenerational themes of identity and body politics.

Key Points
  • Jyoti Shrestha, a 29-year-old Nepali visual artist, will exhibit at the 61st Venice Biennale collateral exhibition 'Personal Structures' in 2026.
  • Her featured work, 'Chhyake', explores intergenerational shame, identity, and body politics through photography.
  • The exhibition, organised by the European Cultural Centre, includes 150 artists from around the world and runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026.
  • Shrestha has exhibited her works internationally and has won 'Blurring the Lines' 2025 organized by the European Cultural Centre and associated institutions.
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