Ladakh: A Spirit Place

Ladakh: A Spirit Place

Group photography exhibit revealing the impact of modernity on a remote region of the Himalayas.

In the summer of 2015 a group of architects, artists, scholars and engineers traveled to the Himalayas to explore and learn about a remote part of the world being challenged by modernity. We were invited to join His Excellency Raja Jigmed W. Namgyal, a descendent of the Royal Tibetan Namgyal dynasty, at Stok Palace to discuss the problems of the loss of traditions in their culture and its impact. The exhibition presents photographs that bear witness to the beauty of their traditions while simultaneously observe the fading process of a tradition as the Tibetan centered way of life has continued to take a back seat to a modern way of life. It asks us to seriously reconsider a more sustainable and sensible way to progress into the future without sacrificing the knowledge of our ancient culture.

This show presents the collective work of Abhishek Bij, Mike Case, Ruchika Lall, Magda Loczi, Kris Mun, Alfons Poblocki, and Ashwin Tahiliani.
 

Ladakh provides a poignant lens to the rapid transition an ancient society undergoes when faced with modern influences of life. Separated in four categories, this exhibition locates the genius loci of Ladakh: NATURE: Land, Landscape, Landmarks; CULTURE: Rituals, Ceremonies, Festivals; ARCHITECTURE: Palaces, Monasteries, Home; and FUTURE: Construction, Markets, Reformation.

Each of these categories presents an element of the crossroads with which we are faced. We invite you to pause and take a moment to set your gaze on this remote and historically significant place.


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