Private Museum Insights - Museum of Nepali Art: A Destination for Seekers

The Museum of Nepali Art (MoNA), Nepal’s first private art museum, was founded by Rajan Sakya and opened in February 2020. Situated in Kathmandu, it houses 500 pieces of contemporary and traditional art by living Nepali artists, around 85% of which is from Sakya’s private collection.

LARRY’S LIST spoke to the founder and art collector Rajan Sakya, who explained the museum’s missions; why he wants to share Nepali art with a greater public; challenges and opportunities of launching the museum during a pandemic; the special programs at MoNA this year; and his visions for the museum in the upcoming years.

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