Explore the monumental works of Shashi Dhoj Tulachan, a second-generation thangka artist from Tuksche, Nepal. This exhibition features nine immense paintings that blend traditional Tibetan motifs with the artist’s imaginative compositions, using vibrant natural mineral pigments. These works offer insight into Buddhist teachings, deities, and mythologies, serving as objects of meditation and reflection.
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Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan
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