Founded
in 2010
by contemporary
artist Kailash K Shrestha.
Artudio, the Center for Contemporary Art, is a dynamic and pioneering art collective and platform at the forefront of Nepal’s cutting-edge contemporary art scene. Founded by visionary artist Kailash K Shrestha in 2010 and now directed by artist Krisha Tamrakar, this revolutionary space catalyzes transformative art practices, daring curatorial initiatives, groundbreaking exhibitions, artist residencies, and innovative education programs. Artudio initiates a profound discourse by engaging in parallel discussions of eastern and western-centric perspectives, thereby unveiling overlooked intricacies and diverse narratives surrounding Himalayan art and visual culture. Embracing sustainability, it nurtures socially engaged art and fosters interconnected art communities. Beyond traditional exhibitions, Artudio fosters interdisciplinary networks, transcending boundaries and sparking critical dialogues. As a hub for interdisciplinary practitioners, Artudio reshapes Nepal’s contemporary artistic landscape, driving social engagement and creating a vibrant art community.
Artudio International artists residency in nepal
Application Open
For 2027/28
Two historic cities of Kathmandu Valley
Artudio – Main Space
Swoyambhu, Kathmandu
Artudio – Patan Wing
Nakabahil, Lalitpur
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Artists collective Community
meet the
artists
Kailash K Shrestha
For more than fifteen years, Kailash K. Shrestha has stood at the forefront of Nepal’s contemporary art movement—asserting himself not merely as an artist, but as a driving cultural force whose role as initiator and curator has decisively shaped artistic discourse, infrastructures, and the evolution of contemporary art in Nepal.
Krisha Tamrakar
Suchin Shrestha
Suchin Shrestha, an artist from Bhaktapur, explores the human figure and its deep connection to thoughts and desires.
Niroj
Bade
Niroj Bade (b. 1989) is an artist from Nagadesh, Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur. His works not just document the indigenous Newar farming community but also raises bold questions on rapidly disappearing local agricultural traditions, and the impacts of urbanization in the Kathmandu Valley.
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