KATHMANDU: Ten prominent artists of Nepal are showcasing their creations at an exhibition-cum-sales event, which is a part of 11th annual ‘Asian Art in London’. The Royal Over-Seas League in St James’s, London is the venue for the exhibition titled Khulla Dhoka: The open door exhibition being held from November 11-14.

Just like its title, the exhibition hopes to open new venues for Nepali art by exposing a variety of creations by artists like Uma Shankar Shah, See-ma Shah, Ragini Upadhya-Grela, Kiran Manandhar, Shashi Shah, Ashmina Ranjit, Sujan Chitracar, Manuj Babu Mishra, Durga Baral ‘Batsayan’ and Sunil Sigdel.

In a bid to bring together the creativity of the artists of both countries, the organisers have also invited British artists for their views on the

topic. British artists like Maggi Hambling, Patrick Hughes, Tim Hyman, Richard Long, Catherine Goodman, Nicola Hicks, Andrew Logan, Bill Woodrow, John Swannell and Olly and Suzi have also contributed their works. Around 108 works depicting the various thought processes and styles of these artists will be showcased in the event.

This exhibition is a continuation of the exhibition of the same title, which was held in March 2006 and was curated by Sangeeta Thapa of Siddhartha Art Gallery here. In that exhibition, 108 doors were donated where artists carved their creativity.

Organised by the Kathmandu Arts Centre, a British registered charity, the event isbeing held

to raise fund for its project to establish a culture centre in Kathmandu. They aim to build a centre where both Nepali and international artists can come together for exhibitions, workshops, symposia and even exchange programmes.