R. N. Joshi museum to promote modern art
Summary
The R. N. Joshi Museum of Modern Art has opened in Pulchowk, Lalitpur, to study, preserve and promote Nepali modern art. Its inaugural exhibition, Imbricated: R. N. Joshi and the Making of Nepali Modern Art, traces the artist’s contribution and the evolution of modern art in Nepal.
Key Points
- The R. N. Joshi Museum of Modern Art has been established in Pulchowk, Lalitpur, to promote Nepali modern art.
- It will open with an exhibition titled Imbricated: R. N. Joshi and the Making of Nepali Modern Art, curated by Pranav Man Singh.
- The museum is housed in the former residence and studio of artist Ramananda Joshi and displays his artworks, documents and archival materials.
- The museum also plans archival and educational programmes to support art research and public engagement.
