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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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

Between Memory and Modernity: The Next II: A Group Show

The second edition of The Next is currently on view at Takpa

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal June 21, 2026

Echoes of the Sacred Valley

The quiet halls of 108 Gallery, Durbarmarg, have been transformed into a

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal June 17, 2026

Silent bones an exhibition around Kathmandu

In the turbulent landscape of Nepal during the 1990s, artist Binod Shrestha

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal June 12, 2026

Exploring Everyday Life: Min Thapa’s Pointillist Paintings in Kathmandu

At a time when life is increasingly consumed by repetition and silent

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal May 25, 2026

Gallery Mcube Unveils Pradip Kumar Bajracharya’s “Festive Spirit”

Have you ever paused to imagine what it might feel like to

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal May 4, 2026

Whispers Between Light and Void

Two Japanese artists have once again transformed the gallery hall of Mcube,

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal April 23, 2026

Invocation to the Goddess

Do hearts, scattered across continents and cultures, tremble in the same quiet

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal April 21, 2026

In Motion and Memory: The Many Lives of Khorlo

In the quiet yet culturally vibrant neighborhood of Lazimpat in Kathmandu, the

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal April 18, 2026

Abstract art in Exhibition

Abstract painting in Nepal did not merely follow the well-trodden paths carved

Sunil Raj Dhakal Posted Sunil Raj Dhakal April 8, 2026