"Confluence of Festivals: Temple Town to the World" at the Aurora History Museum
February 18, 2025 – June 8, 2025
Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions, history and artistic expressions of Nepal’s cultural capitals: Bhaktapur, Lalitpur and Kathmandu. This captivating exhibition features the stunning photography of Youbesh Dhaubhadel. Hailing from Bhaktapur, Nepal, Dhaubhadel is a multidisciplinary artist focusing on visual creation through photography, an avid traveler and a blogger known as @firantayy.
“My journey as a photographer is deeply rooted in a quest to delve into the intricacies of human emotion and the beauty that emerges from the collective experience of triumph, unity and the celebration of existence.” Youbesh Dhaubhadel shared. “My art explores the dynamics of connection and isolation, seeking to bridge the visible with the invisible, and inviting observers to engage with the ethereal qualities of my subjects, fostering a universal resonance that transcends cultural divides.”
"Confluence of Festivals: Temple Town to the World" continues the museum’s year-long celebration of Aurora’s Nepali community in the Mosaic of Cultures series. With support from the Aurora-based Colorado Nepalese Community, this exhibition celebrates diversity and unity through the lens of visual storytelling.
Dhaubhadel described his desire for his work to bring people together through his art, “I am particularly drawn to the power of storytelling within the realm of inclusion. Each image is a narrative, telling tales of acceptance, understanding and the inherent dignity that comes with acknowledging the worth of every individual from all backgrounds to come together and celebrate the differences.”
We invite you to experience the essence of Nepal's most celebrated festivals while fostering a dialogue of community and culture that transcends borders. "Confluence of Festivals: Temple Town to the World" opens on February 18, 2025, at the Aurora History Museum and runs through June 8, 2025. Learn more about this and other unique exhibits at AuroraMuseum.org.
Join Youbesh Dhaubhadel for a special gallery tour and talk about his art on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 4:00pm at the Aurora History Museum.