Kathmandu Triennale 2023
If you are passionate about contemporary art and culture, you should not miss the opportunity to visit Kathmandu Triennale - November 23-December 23, 2023. This is a mega art event that showcases the works of over 130 artists and collaborators from more than 40 nations, across five historically and culturally significant venues in Kathmandu. Kathmandu Triennale is Nepal’s premier international platform for global contemporary art, now in its fourth edition. It is the latest iteration of the pioneering Kathmandu International Art Festival, initiated and organised by Siddhartha Arts Foundation, which has nurtured several historical outcomes for Nepali arts and the city of Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Triennale is curated by Artistic Director Cosmin Costinas and Co-Curators Sheelasha Rajbhandari and Hit Man Gurung. The Triennale is informed by discourses of decolonisation, migration and displacement, indigenous knowledge, and redefining the parameters of art beyond a Eurocentric canon. It will discuss appropriate frameworks of understanding and bring together the multiple aesthetic and cosmological lineages active today.
Kathmandu Triennale invites you to explore the diverse and vibrant art scenes of Nepal and beyond, and to engage with the critical issues and questions that shape our world today. Kathmandu Triennale is a platform for dialogue, exchange, learning and inspiration that celebrates the power and potential of contemporary art.
To register for Kathmandu Triennale, you need to visit the official website:
https://www.kathmandutriennale.org/ and fill out an online form. You will also need to pay a registration fee of $50 USD per person, which includes access to all exhibition venues and public programmes. You can also opt for a group registration of $40 USD per person for groups of 10 or more.
To make your visit to Kathmandu Triennale more enjoyable and memorable, you can also choose from various packages and plans offered by Siddhartha Arts Foundation and its partners. These include:
Accommodation packages: You can book your stay at one of the partner hotels or guesthouses in Kathmandu, ranging from budget to luxury options. You will also get discounts on food and beverages at selected restaurants and cafes.
Transportation packages: You can book your flights to and from Kathmandu, as well as local transportation within the city. You will also get free shuttle services between the exhibition venues and your accommodation.
Cultural packages: You can book your tours to some of the most iconic cultural and historical sites in Kathmandu, such as Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple etc. You will also get guided tours by expert curators and artists at the exhibition venues.
Adventure packages: You can book your adventure activities such as trekking, rafting, paragliding etc. in some of the most scenic locations in Nepal. You will also get discounts on equipment rental and insurance.
The prices for these packages vary depending on your preferences and duration of stay. You can find more details on the official website: https://www.kathmandutriennale.org/
The outcome of Kathmandu Triennale is not only a spectacular exhibition of contemporary art, but also a lasting impact on the Nepali art scene and society. Kathmandu Triennale aims to foster a healthy art ecology that is based on the exchange of knowledge through an expansive art exhibition as well as a robust educational and public outreach programme. Kathmandu Triennale also aims to establish Kathmandu City as a cultural hub in South Asia, attracting visitors from all over the world.