Reeta Manandhar | Contemporary Nepali Visual Artist
09 Apr 2026
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Reeta Manandhar is a Kathmandu-based visual artist whose work explores the intersections of nature, culture, and personal introspection. She earned her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting from Tribhuvan University in 2012 and her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Lalit Kala Campus in 2001.
Over the course of her career, Reeta has held five solo exhibitions and participated in numerous national and international group exhibitions, including the Bihar Museum Biennale 2023 in Patna, India, and the Solo Art Camp in Indonesia in 2022.
She has received several prestigious awards, including the “Lalit Kala Bisesh Puraskar” (Fine Art Special Award) at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts 2023 organized by the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). Reeta also participated in the SAARC Artist Camp in Maldives (2019) and the Artist in Residence Programme at the Asian Art Museum, Japan (2004).
Artist Statement:
I am always inspired by nature and our rich culture. My creations often reflect the ups and downs of life, relationships, expectations, and attachment to the material world. Through my work, I explore the journey of self-discovery, illustrating the feelings experienced while seeking the “real me.”
