On the occasion of the Rubin Museum’s 20th anniversary, the ‘Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now’ exhibition opened on March 15, 2024. The exhibition featured the incredible creations of 32 contemporary artists, including two distinguished Bhutanese artists, Asha Kama Wangdi and Pema Tshering (Tintin). The entire museum was transformed, inviting new ways of encountering traditional Himalayan art…
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Dharma Calligraphy Art Workshop
In celebration of 25 years of VAST Bhutan, we are happy to present Dharma Calligraphy Art Workshop. The workshop is organised in collaboration with the Indian Embassy and made possible with fund support from India-Bhutan Foundation. The Dharma Calligraphy Art is a linguistic dance of Buddhist images and elements — encompassing Lord Buddha’s body, spirit,…
HRH Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck graces opening of exhibition titled “ART UNITED: A Contemporary Vision”
Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck graced the opening of the exhibition titled “ART UNITED: A Contemporary Vision” today. The exhibition is put forward by VAST Bhutan in collaboration with Art United to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary art forms in the country. The exhibition features more than 60 artworks by 16…
“In-Between Lives” exhibition open to public
To mark 25 years of contemporary art promotion, Her Majesty the Queen Mother Tshering Yangdoen Wangchuck inaugurated the solo art exhibition, “In-Between Lives” at VAST Bhutan on August 12. “In-Between Lives” offers a captivating journey through the artistic expressions of Pema Tshering – a solo artist, delving into themes of spirituality and the profound human experience. It…
VAST and shades of emerging Bhutanese artists
For young individuals with a passion for art, there aren’t many places in Bhutan where they can go and learn from master painters and professional artists. From a handful of art studios that exist today, Voluntary Artists Studio of Thimphu, popularly known as VAST, is one place where these budding artists turn to. Since its…
White Canvas Bhutan Art Competition 2022
FINAL CALLOUT FOR ENTRIES: “White Canvas Bhutan Art Competition 2022” Final callout for artist to submit artworks for White Canvas Bhutan Art Competition 2022. The last date of submission is 31st January 2023. The judging and award ceremony is set to happen in February depending on approval from Election Commission of Bhutan. Please download this…
Bhutanese artists exhibit their work in Brussels
“Healing With Happiness”, an exhibition presenting artworks of 69 Bhutanese artists is on display at the Belfius Bank in Brussels, Belgium. VAST Bhutan opened the exhibition on October 5 leading up to the Royal Wedding Anniversary of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen today. Artworks capturing Bhutanese cultural and traditional elements, portraits…
The Historic Art Project: Creating the Art Gallery International Airport in Paro, Bhutan
In an unprecedented artistic endeavor, artists of the contemporary arts movement in Bhutan came together to create a historic project at the revamped Paro International Airport under the guidance of the Father of the Arts Movement led by the vision of the biggest supporter of the arts in Bhutan, His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo. Several…
A Royal Vision Transforms Paro Airport
Inspired by a concept commanded by His Majesty The King, Paro International Airport has been transformed into a national aviation facility with a unique identity. Visitors flying into the folds of the Himalayas are introduced to a Bhutan that balances the best of tradition and modernity and an experience that symbolises a people in change.…
Still Life: Reflections in deep meditation
By Chhimi Dema , Kuensel From an ornate teapot (Jamjee) spurts fiery orange tea and cascades down into two cups (Phorp). Orange, the colour of joy, warmth, health and happiness is intentional. This is ‘Tea with a bit of Happiness’ by Lhaksam Tempey Gyeltshen. The artwork is being displayed at the Still Life exhibition in the…