Artudio proudly unveils the culmination of years of artistic exploration and cultural revolution with the launch of our groundbreaking book, “Street Art Nepal: Ekatako Bhitta – The Wall of Unity,” at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts on November 28, 2023.
This comprehensive work not only traces the rich history of wall painting culture but also chronicles the contemporary surge of Street Art and Muralism. From our humble beginnings in 2011 AD, Artudio has been at the forefront of cultivating the street art movement in Nepal, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape. “Ekatako Bhitta – The Wall of Unity” stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to shaping and documenting the vibrant street art culture in Nepal.
A heartfelt thank you to the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu for their generous support, a cornerstone in the success of our artistic endeavor. This book is not just a reflection of our journey; it is an invitation to delve into the visual narrative of a nation embracing unity through art.
Director: Krisha Tamrakar
Curator: Kailash K Shrestha
Our sincere thanks go out to:
Authors & Researchers:
Meena Lama, Mukesh Malla and Saroj Bajracharya
Artists:
Ishan Rai, Komal Purbey, Sarita Mandal, Kiran Maharjan, Suchin Shrestha, Sudeep
Balla, Tseten Sherpa, Khem Bahadur Palpali, Manisha Shah, Bishal Manandhar,
Man One and Tsering Phonjo Gurung, Aarati K Sah, Ajay Kumar Mahaseth, Aakash
Thakur, Anisha Kasyap, Babita Sah, Beena Karn, Deepa Karn, Diksha Karn, Komal
Purbe, Mamta Chaube, Manika Sah, Neha Bhagat, Nishant Sah, Puja Kumari Karn,
Purnika Sharma, Pratima Jha, Panchi Sada, Rani Kumari Sah, Rajat Kayestha, Rosy
Jha, Reenu Karn, Ruby Pathak, Sweta Thakur, Susmita K Yadav, Harshit Jha.
Curatorial Team:
Saugat Upreti (Management Assistant), Rahul Maharjan & Kiran Shrestha (Cocoordinators),
Prajwal Dangol (Video Documentation), Kishor Maharjan & Aarsha
Shrestha (Photo documentation), Youri Alvites & Krismeen Lama (Design Assistant),
Ranju Shiwakoti (Admin Assistant), Kanchan Basnet (Intern), Prabhakar Gautam
(Media Coordinator).
Individuals:
Balendra Shah (Mayor, KMC), Sunita Dangol (Deputy Mayor, KMC), Chiribabu
Maharjan (Mayor, LMC), Manjali Shakya Bajracharya (Deputy Mayor, LMC), Manoj
Kumar Sah (Mayor, Janakpurdham Sub, Metropolitan City), Basanta Adhikary (CAO,
KMC), Sujan Chitrakar (Associate Dean, KU School of Arts), Kriti Kaushal Joshi
(HOD, KU Department of Art and Design), Dr. Balkrishna Ranjit (Principal, Srijana
College of Fine Arts), Navindra Man Rajbhandari (Vice-principal, Srijana College
of Fine Arts), Dr. Ramesh Pokhrel (Campus Chief, Lalitkala Campus), Jasmine
Rajbhandari (HOD Painting, Lalitkala Campus), Naradmani Hartamchhali (Chancellor,
NAFA), Devendra Kumar Kafley (Member Secretary, NAFA), Jay Ram Shrestha
(Museum Chief, National Museum, Chhauni), Subash Krishna Dangol (Museum Officer,
National Museum, Chhauni), Dev Narayan Mandal (Incredible Mithila), Lok Chitrakar,
Mukta Singh Lama, Dr. Rajendra Bimal, Roshan Janakpuri, S. C Suman,
Bijaya Mani Dutta, Santosh Yadav, Gopal Ale Magar, Pratima Thakali,
Sagar Manandhar, Roshan Bhandari, Sangita Shrestha, Rownika Shrestha,
Shailesh Bhattarai, Muna Thapa, Scott “Sourdough” Power, Edith, Sanjay Gupta,
Rajesh Barahi,
Volunteers:
Denish Maharjan, Jiban Tamang, Aayush Byanjankar, Joseph Maharjan, Rama Dangol, Pranil
Maharjan, Akshya Maharjan, Khushi Das, Samana Rai, Nipun Sherpa, Archana Nagarkoti,
Sanjay Jugjali, Aashish Malik, Julin Rajbhandari, Reya Rai
Institutions and Organizations: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Lalitpur Metropolitan
City (LMC), Janakpurdham Sub Metropolitan City (LSMC), Nepal Academy of Fine Arts
(NAFA), Kathmandu University, School of Arts, Department of Art & Design (KUart), Srijana
College of Fine Arts, Lalitkala Campus, National Museum of Nepal, Yatayat Byabstha
Bhibhag, Incredible Mithila, Not Real Art.
Your contributions, support, and dedication have been essential in making this project a
reality. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering commitment and assistance of this
transformative journey since day one.
Here’s to a year of creativity, unity, and impactful celebrations!
Photos by: Prajwal Dangol and Piyush Yadav
