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Kychu River (Diptych)

Tsewang Tashi1999

Rubin Museum of Art

Rubin Museum of Art
New York, United States

This diptych shows a panorama of Tibet’s Kychu River and surrounding mountains in a realistic, yet sublime, manner. Tsewang Tashi intentionally leaves the painting devoid of any figures or any expected Tibetan cultural indicators that would perpetuate the myth of Tibet as an unchanging “Shangri-La.” Through his practice, Tsewang Tashi is resolved to engage the realities of contemporary life—including his physical environment and real people -- as inspirations for contemporary art.

Details

  • Title: Kychu River (Diptych)
  • Creator: Tsewang Tashi
  • Date Created: 1999
  • Type: Painting
  • Rights: Rubin Museum of Art, SC2010.27
  • Medium: Oil on canvas

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