# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lain Singh Bangdel and the Making of Modern Nepali Art - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Dr. Bibhakar Sunder Shakya opens Transformations with reflections on Bangdel’s art and the exhibit’s purpose.About this EventOpening Reception & Curartor TalkDr. Bibhakar Sunder Shakya: Lain Singh Bangdel and the Making of Modern Nepali ArtWednesday, February 4. 7:30 p.m.Asian Arts Gallery & Center for the Arts Atrium, Towson University1 Fine Arts Drive, Towson, MD 21204Dr. Bibhakar Sunder Shakya, Founder and Chairman of the Bangdel & Shakya Foundation, will present the opening talk for Transformations: Lain Singh Bangdel, Art, Nepal, offering insights into Bangdel’s artistic journey and the vision behind the exhibition. As Bangdel’s son-in-law, Dr. Shakya first came to know him as a distinguished novelist before discovering the depth of his artistic genius. During his time at The Ohio State University, Dr. Shakya met and married Professor Dina Bangdel, the daughter of Bangdel, an esteemed art historian and curator whose scholarship helped redefine the study of Himalayan and South Asian art. Following Dina’s untimely passing in 2017, Dr. Shakya dedicated himself to preserving and sharing Bangdel’s legacy. Through exhibitions, publications, translations, and films, he has become a leading advocate for modern and contemporary Nepali art. His work has brought Bangdel’s story to audiences around the world, ensuring that Nepal’s modernist heritage is recognized as an essential part of global art history. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/towson/lain-singh-bangdel-and-the-making-of-modern-nepali-art/100001977299090808 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, literary-art, entertainment, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Towson - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University - **lat**: 39.3917939 - **long**: -76.61236219999999 - **full address**: Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University, Osler Drive, Towson, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lain Singh Bangdel and the Making of Modern Nepali Art - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7c0f7175d6122f75f330182c229ce82f459086aee7a6af9447c2014c1edd84b8-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc30425c-gmir.jpg?v=1765314135 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lain Singh Bangdel and the Making of Modern Nepali Art being held? - **A:** Lain Singh Bangdel and the Making of Modern Nepali Art takes place on Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University, Osler Drive, Towson, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lain Singh Bangdel and the Making of Modern Nepali Art? - **A:** Lain Singh Bangdel and the Making of Modern Nepali Art is organized by Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lain Singh Bangdel and the Making of Modern Nepali Art is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Towson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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