In Kamakura, the cherry blossoms typically begin coming out around late March or early April, painting the ancient capital in pink hues ... In about a kilometer, the Buddhist temple Kenchōji, one of ...

On 3 March, the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) announced the initiation of a voluntary repatriation to Nepal. The 12th-century artefact in question, a “significant sculpture” dubbed Buddha ...

Contemporary art continues to evolve, challenging traditional notions of creativity and expression. Artists worldwide are experimenting with new materials, digital platforms, and social themes to ...

The Buddha statue was first identified by the online ... and “partnership with our colleagues from Nepal.” Art Institute of Chicago Nepal collection, 2023 (photo Emiline Smith/Hyperallergic ...

The Art Institute of Chicago announced Monday it would return a 12th century Nepali sculpture of the Buddha to Nepal. The museum is collaborating with the government of Nepal for the return of the ...

He said the importance of the recovered materials will be known only after a proper analysis. Garanayak did not hide his surprise at the recovery of the Buddha heads. “These are extremely beautiful ...