Celebrating the art
of the Himalaya
A vibrant centre for the arts of the Himalayan region — Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, northern India and beyond — dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and sharing its living artistic traditions.
The Himalayan Art Council is dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and sharing the artistic traditions of the region — fostering understanding and appreciation of a heritage that connects communities and generations through creativity and culture.
Based in
Kathmandu
Reach
Nepal · Tibet · Bhutan · N. India
Collection
Sacred & secular
Certificates
AI + private blockchain
Five core goals
Preservation
We safeguard fragile art forms and artifacts, ensuring their longevity for future generations.
Research & documentation
We support scholarly research and maintain detailed records of works, makers and traditions.
Exhibitions
Permanent and rotating exhibitions highlight historic masterpieces and showcase new works by living artists.
Education & outreach
Workshops, lectures, school programmes and digital resources open the tradition to everyone.
Community engagement
We collaborate with local communities, artists and institutions across the Himalayan region.
Meena Lama
Museologist · Researcher · Curator
A Kathmandu-based museologist, researcher and curator with over a decade of experience, Meena Lama has worked with Nepal's most respected museums and cultural institutions, contributing to exhibitions of both traditional and contemporary art.
With an academic foundation in Buddhist collections and museum studies, she serves as a key member of the Council's curatorial team — shaping how Himalayan art is researched, shown and safeguarded.
Authenticity, guaranteed
Using AI and a private blockchain, the Council issues digital certificates that guarantee a work's authorship, provenance and cultural integrity — a permanent, tamper-evident record that travels with the art wherever it goes.
The collection spans centuries of sacred and secular work
Walk with us
Whether you make, collect or study Himalayan art, there is a place for you in the Council.