This past July to October, we were thrilled to be able to exhibit ‘QUICK TIME, OLD RIVER, AND A SKY FULL OF DREAMS’ at Patan House. This was our inaugural exhibition at our brand new programming space in Patan. After two long years of research and planning, we were eager to bring these conversations about […]
It was a pleasure to have young students from Patan High School at Patan House for a read aloud and character design workshop around Ubahang Nembang’s book “The Visitors”. The students shared how they felt about the story and their own interactions with animals. The program was facilitated by writer and poet, Yukta Bajracharya, and […]
What led to the rise and fall of cycling culture in Kathmandu? What do the rise and fall reveal about the prevalent gender and class divides in the city? Why did some cities around the world embrace cycling while others, such as Kathmandu, chose not to? What are the conditions – cultural, political, economic – […]
“The landscape of Boudha has changed drastically in the last 20 years. Fields turned into concrete houses; streams turned into streets; and rivers turned into roads. The khahares were converted into sewage drains.” writes Minket Lepcha in The changing nature of Boudha’s relationship with water. Based on her work, the upcoming discussion seminar will explore […]
The upcoming discussion seminar will be anchored by Monika’s research of Bhaktapur’s falchas. Unlike falchas within the core city area, the ones on the outskirts are uncared for, abandoned and often unusable. What roles do falchas play as public and community spaces and as the commons? Which heritage “monuments” are prioritized over others, and why? […]
Ponds were an integral part of the traditional water systems of Kathmandu valley, much of which have been replaced by modern infrastructures. What value do ponds have now? What are their functions “beyond aesthetics” and what place do these ancient knowledge systems have in the future of the city? This discussion seminar will discuss these […]
In a city rapidly turning into a concrete jungle, finding open and green space is a challenge. The few that remain, happen to be plots of lands that feel ignored, oftentimes private and walled. What is the politics of the right to land – access, tenure, ownership – in Kathmandu? Who has access to land […]
What is our relationship with Tundikhel and what are the factors and forces that have shaped this relationship over time? How has access to this space been regulated through moral and physical policing? What were the successes and challenges of the Occupy Tundikhel movement and what is the way forward? In this seminar, we will […]
We are thrilled to announce the opening of QUICK TIME, OLD RIVER, AND A SKY FULL OF DREAMS at Patan House this weekend! 29 July – 30 September 2022Patan House, Dhaugal The exhibition is open every day from 11am – 7pm *Closed on Mondays Kathmandu valley is experiencing unprecedented change. Is time somehow speeding past […]
As an extension of the Kathmandu Valley Urban History Project, Nepal Picture Library partnered with Srijanalaya to conduct a series of Arts and Ed programs in 2021. In collaboration with the participating research fellows, the Arts and Ed team designed a series of workshops and presentations to enable young people – future urban planners and […]
