Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 at 4:00pm
"Confluence of Festivals: Temple Town to the World" at the Aurora History Museum
Explore our "Confluence of Festivals" exhibit featuring the photography of Youbesh Dhaubhadel, multidisciplinary artist, avid traveler and blogger known as @firantayy. Join Youbesh for an artist-led tour followed by an interactive panel discussion with local and national experts on Asian art.
The Aurora History Museum is thrilled to present the new photography exhibition "Confluence of Festivals: Temple Town to the World," open to the public through June 15, showcasing the vibrant traditions, history and artistic expressions of Nepal’s cultural capitals: Bhaktapur, Lalitpur and Kathmandu.
This captivating exhibition features the stunning festivals celebrated in the cities of Nepal captured by 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 meaning unbounded free-spirited.
“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,” shared artist Youbesh Dhaubhadel. “My art explores the dynamics of connection in cultural harmony 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 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.”
