A research-based residency program that supports artists from around the world to develop new work in the heart of the Himalayas.
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AIR_MCUBE
International Artists'
Residency Program
Nepal

Gallery Mcube is a contemporary multidisciplinary visual art center in the heart of Lalitpur, Nepal, connecting artists from around the world through exhibitions, AIR_MCUBE International Artists Residency Program, creative collaboration, and cultural exchange.

Contemporary Art Gallery

Must visit gallery in Patan, with Nepal’s rich cultural heritage.

Mcube Artists' Studio

Comfortable, Well-Equipped & Naturally Well-Lit Studios.

Artistic Exchange

Connect with local and global creative communities.
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About AIR_MCUBE International Artists' Residency

AIR_MCUBE International Artists’ Residency is a non-profit residency program in Kathmandu, Nepal.
We invite visual artists, writers, curators and researchers to immerse themselves in a unique environment where tradition and contemporary practice meet.

  • Open to international and Nepali artists
  • All visual art disciplines and interdisciplinary practices
  • 1 - 3 months residency duration
  • Research, production and community engagement
  • Studio visits, presentations and public programs
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AIR_MCUBE
International Artists' Residency
A creative residency program welcoming artists from around the world to experience Nepal through art, culture, collaboration, and research.


100+
International Artists



30+
Countries Connected



15 
years of Art Practice

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About Gallery Mcube

Gallery Mcube is a contemporary multidisciplinary visual art center based in Patan, Kathmandu. Since 2011, it has functioned as a platform for artistic dialogue, presenting diverse works by both national and international artists. Through exhibitions, collaborations, and cultural programs, the gallery encourages creative exchange and critical engagement with contemporary art.

Its flagship AIR_MCUBE International Artists Residency Program invites artists from around the world to live, work, and collaborate in Nepal, fostering meaningful cross-cultural interaction and deeper artistic exploration.

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Made in Mind Series III: 
Narratives of The Contemporary

Contemporary art is not only about showing what is happening today. It is also a way of thinking about, questioning, and understanding the world around us. Made in Mind Series III: Narratives of the Contemporary brings together artists who explore the realities of our time through personal experiences, memory, culture, identity, politics, society, ecology, and technology.
Made in Mind Series III : Narratives of the contemporary
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"Untitled" Solo Exhibition by 
XinWei Huang

As part of the AIR_MCUBE International Artists Residency 2026, Taiwanese artist XinWei Huang presented a solo exhibition at Gallery Mcube in September 2026 as the outcome of her residency. The exhibition offered an opportunity to experience Huang’s artistic exploration developed during her time in Nepal, reflecting her observations, experiences, and creative responses to the local environment and culture.
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Connected Horizons

Connected Horizons — International Exchange Program 2026 Connected Horizons is an international art exchange program bringing together artists from South Korea, Nepal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Argentina. The program creates a platform for cultural dialogue, artistic exchange, and collaboration across borders, connecting diverse perspectives and creative practices through contemporary art.
Connected Horizons