Kathmandu, September 9: The eighth edition of the Himalayan Art Exhibition 2024 kicked off amidst a function organized on Sunday, September 8. The exhibition, organized by the E-Arts Nepal, is taking place at the Nepal Art Council building in Babarmahal, Kathmandu. The exhibition will open from 11 am to 7 pm daily until September 14. The festival aims to showcase the diverse and vibrant Nepali art scene, and features works from over 150 artists. The exhibition includes paintings by both established and emerging artists, providing a comprehensive overview of Nepal’s contemporary art landscape. The festival serves as a platform to promote Nepali art, encourage artists, and evaluate the current standards of Nepali art. Among the artists featured are Krishna Manandhar, Kiran Manandhar, Shashikala Tiwari, Rajan Kafle, Asha Dangol, Bhairaj Maharjan, Pramila Bajracharya, Binod Pradhan, Vidhata KC, Sagar Manandhar, Sarita Dangol, and many others, including young talents like Ishan Pariyar, Sabita Dangol, and Sujan Dangol. A special highlight of the festival is the dedication of a separate space to showcase the works of a senior artist. This year, Professor Govinda Narayan Jyaapu will be honored with a solo exhibition. The Himalayan Art Festival not only celebrates the originality, diversity, and contemporary status of Nepali art but also plays a vital role in preserving and promoting it for future generations. Susan Shrestha, chair of the Himalayan Art Festival, informed that this is the 8th annual festival taking place in Kathmandu. Shrestha informed that she has been involved in the promotion of the Nepali arts for the past 25 years. People’s News Monitoring Service.