Sunil Raj Dhakal

Sunil Raj Dhakal is a dedicated art journalist, critic, and cultural advocate who has spent nearly a decade documenting and promoting Nepal's visual arts landscape. Through Khojpatra, he has created a unique platform devoted exclusively to art, offering insightful critiques that encourage, inspire, and elevate artists rather than merely evaluate them. His writing bridges artists and audiences preserving creative narratives while fostering a deeper appreciation of art in society. With unwavering commitment, he continues to champion Nepal's artistic community and contribute significantly to the country's cultural discourse.
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Deities of Nepal III: Lores and Legends

There are places where history does not merely survive in books- it…

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal September 30, 2026

In the Flow of Soul: Where Water, Colour and Emotion Meet

Every artist travels through a landscape that is at once deeply personal…

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal September 21, 2026

Made in Mind: When Ideas Become Art

Before an artwork acquires a body, it exists as a thought. It…

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal September 10, 2026

Voices of the Himalayas: Where Memory Finds Its Material

At Takpa Gallery in Lazimpat, the Himalayas arrive not as a distant…

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal September 1, 2026

A Confluence of Generations, Traditions and New Visions

The 9th Himalayan Art Festival brings together more than 160 Nepali artists…

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal August 26, 2026

Of Women, Wings and Unspoken Things

There are paintings that announce themselves with certainty, and there are paintings…

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal August 18, 2026

Where the Painting Begins: Sagar Manandhar’s Search Beyond the Canvas

By the time visitors step inside The Kala Salon in Thamel, the…

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal August 6, 2026

A Symphony of Colours: Pradip Kumar Bajracharya’s Celebration of Nepal’s Living Festivals

What does a festival look like when it is remembered not merely…

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal August 1, 2026

The Forest Remembers

One question has always intrigued those who stand outside the world of…

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal July 28, 2026

Mythical Real: Where Memory, Myth and Reality Converge

A remarkable group exhibition in Kathmandu explores the timeless dialogue between humanity,…

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal July 23, 2026