Young Artist David Maharjan Honored with Shiva-Ragini Award

April 23, Kathmandu. Young artist David Maharjan has been honored with the Shiva-Ragini Award. The award was presented to Maharjan by the Shivata Prem Foundation during its annual celebration. On the same occasion, the foundation also organized an exhibition of paintings by young artists at the Chandraman Maske Hall of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts in Naxal. Maharjan received a cash prize of 10,000 NPR during an event at the exhibition.

The program was attended by Ragini Upadhyay, chairperson of the foundation and former vice-chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts; Prajnar Narad Mani Hartamchaari, vice-chancellor of the Nepal Academy; and Sangita Thapa as special guests. Established in 2016 (2073 BS) to promote social harmony, education, and indigenous art and culture, the foundation has provided scholarships to more than 35 students and youth to date.

This year’s exhibition features artworks created by 31 young artists. Organizers have announced that the exhibition will remain open until April 28. The event is expected to be an important platform to showcase young artists’ talents and to inject new energy into the field of art.