Kathmandu – The Gehendra Dhimal Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, is organizing MUSTANG Nostalgia: A Two-Decade Odyssey, a panoramic photo exhibition at the Nepal Art Council in Babar Mahal, Kathmandu. The exhibition will open to the public from January 7 to January 14.
The exhibition features a collection of 30 panoramic photographs by renowned lens-based artist Kishor Kayastha, highlighting the beauty and transformation of the Mustang region over the past two decades. This is the first time these works will be displayed to the public.
Gautam Dhimal, Chairperson of the Gehendra Dhimal Foundation, described the exhibition’s significance: “MUSTANG Nostalgia: Two-Decade Odyssey is more than just an exhibition; it serves as a bridge that connects travelers, photographers, tourists, students, and nature lovers to Mustang. By documenting the region’s landscapes and its climate change challenges, the exhibition encourages reflection on the balance between progress and preservation, inspiring future conservation efforts.”
The exhibition will also showcase photos from U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project sites in Mustang. Michael Harker, Chief of Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, said, “The AFCP’s work in Mustang reflects the United States’ commitment to preserving Nepal’s cultural heritage. This exhibition brings Mustang’s timeless beauty to a broader audience, fostering appreciation and understanding.”
Over the past two decades, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has funded 28 cultural heritage restoration projects in Nepal, totaling more than $4.54 million.