Living Canvas 2008 - "The Gallery without Walls"

"Living Canvas - The Gallery without walls 2006"

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I n t r o d u c t i o n

A r t i s t B i o g r a p h y

G a l l e r y

L i v i n g C a n v a s

A d d r e s s

LIVING CANVAS 2008
"The Gallery without Walls" - BHUTAN -
13th November 2008
Thimphu, Bhutan

Objectives
The Living Canvas 2008 – The Gallery without Walls in
Thimphu, Bhutan will be the third installation of an
international exhibition sweeping from Nepal to Sri Lanka.
This groundbreaking performance embodies the remarkable
human spirit that bridges civilizations and transcends culture,
history, and time.

The Living Canvas 2008 – The Gallery without Walls aims to
accomplish the following objectives:

Promote awareness and understanding of the varied art forms and cultures of South Asia;
Bridge traditional and modern art and music to create a unique unprecedented vision that stretches cultural boundaries;
Expose Bhutanese audiences to Bhutanese, Nepali, and Sri Lankan art, and culture;
Connect contemporary Bhutanese, Nepali, and Sri Lankan art communities and encourage mutual cooperation and dialogue; and
Help emerging artists learn about Bhutanese art, music, and culture.

Partners for the Living Canvas 2008

The Living Canvas is a collaborative project that will partner with the following organizations:

Prince Claus Fund, Netherlands
Kasthamandap Art Studio
VAST – Voluntary Artists’ Studio, Thimphu

Royal Textile Academy of
Bhutan
UNDP, Bhutan
Jasutara Art Foundation
Sri Lankan Art Studio
Attribues

Beneficiaries: Emerging South Asian artists who wish to explore alternative artistic avenues and musical styles.