Kapil Mani Dixit is a Nepali visual artist known for his sustained engagement with figurative art. Working within a cultural context where the nude has historically remained sensitive, his practice has contributed to expanding the scope of contemporary artistic discourse in Nepal.

He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Arlington (2004). After establishing his practice in the United States, he returned to Nepal in 2008, where he has since focused on developing and advocating for figurative art.

His work has been presented in exhibitions nationally and internationally, with a practice that has evolved over more than two decades. Through consistent engagement, he has contributed to a gradual shift in the reception of figurative work within the local context.

Practice & Contribution:

• Founder, Apt08 Art Studio, Kathmandu
• Focus on figurative and life drawing practices
• Facilitates figure drawing sessions, workshops, and dialogue-based programs

Recognition:

• Recipient of 40+ national and international awards
• Work featured in over 100 newspapers and magazines
• Appearances across television and media platforms

Kapil’s work continues to engage with the human form as both subject and structure, contributing to an evolving understanding of figurative practice within Nepal’s contemporary art landscape. He lives and works in Kathmandu.

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