Founded
in 2010
by contemporary
artist Kailash K Shrestha.
Artudio, the Center for Contemporary Visual Arts, stands as 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 & co-directed by Krisha Tamrakar., this revolutionary space caalyzes transformative art practices, daring curatorial initiatives, groundbreaking exhibitions, residencies, and innovative education programs. Having Parallel discussions of eastern and western-centric perspectives, Artudio initiates a profound discourse, unveiling overlooked intricacies and diverse narratives. Embracing sustainability, it nurtures socially engaged art, forging interconnected art communities. Beyond just traditional exhibitions, it fosters interdisciplinary networks, transcending boundaries and sparking critical dialogues. A hub for interdisciplinary practitioners, Artudio reshapes Nepal’s contemporary artistic landscape, driving social engagement and creating a vibrant art community.
Current Happenings
Our Locations
Two historic homes of contemporary art — Kathmandu • Patan
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
Krisha Tamrakar is an artist whose work intertwines contemporary themes with personal narratives, deeply inspired by the way cultural history shapes human emotions and identities. Her art explores growth, change, and the nuanced beauty of everyday life through diverse mediums such as mixed media, bookmaking, and digital painting.
Suchin Shrestha
Suchin Shrestha, an artist from Bhaktapur, explores the human figure and its deep connection to thoughts and desires.
Niroj
Bade
Artudio
Gallery
A dynamic platform for contemporary art within Artudio’s Patan Wing, presenting experimental exhibitions and immersive projects that spark contemporary and contextual dialogue.
Collect our publications, Limited art prints, contemporary design products, art merchandises and art souvenirs.
Artudio as a Foundation
Artudio's
ArtSocial initiatives
Join us in celebrating our diverse and innovative art initiatives, created with passion and aimed at building stronger communities worldwide. From community art projects to artist residencies, our programs foster critical dialogue, collaboration, and transformative engagement among artists, communities, and people of all ages and backgrounds. Embrace and fuel your artistic spirit with us as we celebrate creative expression and cultural diversity.
Street/Public art
street/
public
art
Reclaiming public spaces and creating contemporary dialogue.
education innitiative
artscool
an education
initiative
Nurturing the Artistic Souls, Transforming
the World.
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With Artudio
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