Nepal, April 8 -- Twenty-six Nepali modern artists come together for a one-of-a-kind exhibition at Taragaon Next Once a quiet niche in Nepal's art world, abstract works are gathering a certain following. Art aficionados and collectors have embraced the freedom this art form provides, making the canvas a compelling, unfiltered space for expression and raw energy.

Nepal's transition into modernism and abstract art began in the mid-1900s as the country opened to the world. The pioneer was Lain Singh Bangdel who was exposed to the modern European school while studying in Paris in the 1950s. It was Bangdel who infused abstract styles to modern Nepali art and inspired generations of new talent.

Fast forward 65 years. For the first time, 26 a...