In a groundbreaking showcase in Manhattan’s very own Metropolitan Museum of Art, Mt. Refuge played a pivotal role in one of the most anticipated exhibitions of 2024. The exhibition, Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet, opened on September 19, 2024, as a celebration of Himalayan Buddhist devotional art. Anchoring this extraordinary event was a monumental installation by celebrated Tibetan artist Tenzing Rigdol, titled Biography of a Thought, featuring our signature handwoven...

In the heart of Art Basel Hong Kong 2024, Mt Refuge was featured prominently in the “Encounters” section of the exhibition. The event, held from March 28-30 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center, brought together over 240 galleries from 40 countries, showcasing a stunning array of artistic innovation and cultural narratives. We were proud to be listed on Artnews.com’s “The Best Booths at Art Basel Hong Kong 2024” Artisanal Excellence –...

Nepal’s inaugural pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale marked a historic moment for Himalayan artistry. Titled Tales of Muted Spirits – Dispersed Threads – Twisted Shangri-La, the pavilion was curated by Sheelasha Rajbhandari and Hit Man Gurung, redefining Nepal’s cultural narrative through a bold fusion of tradition and contemporary critique. Mt Refuge’s collaboration with Tsherin Sherpa anchored the exhibition’s exploration of identity, labor and collective memory. Collaborative...