Art exhibition at Dharamsala celebrates compassion

Guided by the spirit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, a touching children’s art exhibition is underway at upper Dharamsala, inviting Tibetan youth from around the globe to express gratitude, hope and love through art.

The exhibition titled ‘Dear Kundun’ was launched in Delhi on July 4 at the India International Centre and drew over 700 submissions from children across India, Nepal, Europe, North America and Australia.

The guiding question: What does His Holiness mean to you — inspired powerful and heartfelt creations.

Following its Delhi debut, the exhibition opened at Dharamsala on August 17 across three venues — Dakini House, Juniper Café and The Other Space. A warm gathering of community members, artists and international visitors marked the opening with songs, performances and celebration.

Tashi Nyima, co-founder of Khadhok - A Tibetan Artists’ Collective explains, “Sustainability is central to the project with recycled materials used for framing. Proceeds supporting children’s initiatives presented in collaboration with The Tibet Fund, the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Khadhok – A Tibetan Artists Collective.”

According to him, ‘Dear Kundun’ stands as a moving tribute and generational expression of Tibetan identity, resilience and belonging. The exhibition is on till August 25.