Himalayan Art Council

Experience the richness of Himalayan art and culture with the Himalayan Art Council. We bring together artists and communities to celebrate both traditional and contemporary expressions from the region. Through exhibitions and events, we honor Himalayan heritage while inspiring creativity for future generations.

About Meena Lama

Meena Lama is a Kathmandu-based museologist, researcher, and curator with over a decade of experience at the intersection of heritage, art, and museology. She has worked with some of Nepal’s most respected museums and cultural institutions, contributing to exhibitions and research that highlight both traditional and contemporary art. With a strong academic foundation in Buddhist collections and museum studies, Meena brings deep insight and care to every project.
At the Himalayan Art Council, she is a key member of the curatorial team, helping preserve Nepal’s artistic legacy, build trust through authentication, and bring the stories of Himalayan art to audiences around the world.

Featured Arts & Collections

Manjushree

Shiva

Vajradhara & Vajradhari

Daxin Kali

21 Tara

Shiva Pariwar

Raktaganesha

RigsumGonpo

Our Art Categories

Lineage Painting: Karma Kagyu Refuge Tree by Suman Bhomjan

Lineage Painting

Sacred Geometric Diagrams​

Sacred Geometric Diagrams

Narrative Painting

Ritual Painting: Bardo Shitro, 42 Peaceful Deities by Tek Bahadur Tamang

Ritual Painting

Traditional Medicine

Traditional Medicine

Spiritual Figures

Our Artists

Mukti Singh Thapa

Mukti Singh Thapa​

Mukti Singh Thapa

Uday Charan Shrestha

Saila Lama (Mangal)

Saila Lama (Mangal)

Phurnamgyal Moktan​

Phurnamgyal Moktan

Jigme Tamang (Mugum)​

Jigme Tamang (Mugum)

Dorjee Karmarong

Rabi Shrestha​

Rabi Shrestha

Ujay Bajracharya

Ujay Bajracharya

Sundar Shrestha

Tara Man Bhomjan​

Tara Man Bhomjan

Knowledge

AI

12 May 2025

How AI is Helping Preserve and Protect Sacred Thangka and Paubha Art