Tibetan art between past and present. Dialogue with the past: an overview of contemporary Tibetan artists

Tibetan contemporary art is a relatively new phenomenon that has emerged mostly in the last decade, provoking a reconsideration of many long-held views about Tibet and its art. This article provides a general historic overview of the recent developments occurred in contemporary Tibetan art and is complemented by selected artists’ statements which provide an ‘insider look’ on the major trends in Tibetan contemporary art.