THIMPHU -- In the isolated mountain kingdom of Bhutan, where artistic endeavor is largely tied to traditional crafts, a studio set up by a group of volunteers has emerged as a flagship for contemporary art -- including challenging genres such as installations and videography.
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Art studio makes a VAST difference in Bhutan life
Volunteer artists promote contemporary art alongside social work
Kama Wangdi, right, working with young people at the Voluntary Artists’ Studio in Thimphu, Bhutan (Courtesy of VAST)
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