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PHOTO: Humanity has been “playing” with puppets for 40,000 years

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E.Oyun-Erdene
2025-08-15
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PHOTO: Humanity has been “playing” with puppets for 40,000 years

The first joint exhibition of Mongolian puppet artists opened on August 13, 2025, at the Gallery of the Union of Mongolian Artists. The showcase is notable for tracing the history and evolution of puppetry while bridging traditional heritage with contemporary creativity.

Puppet art in Mongolia since 1976

More than 20 artists are presenting over 100 works across diverse genres, including artistic, handmade, fashion, theater, animation, and film. The displays highlight the breadth of Mongolian puppet artistry since its establishment in 1976.

Puppets, crafted to depict human and animal forms, date back to the Stone Age, when they were used for worship or to connect the physical world with the spiritual. Over the centuries, they have served as vessels for transmitting folk traditions, preserving cultural history, educating children about their environment, and fostering human connection.

Visitors to the exhibition can explore works created with techniques ranging from wood carving, wool and cashmere felting, and leatherwork to paper sculpture, brass-based 3D art, and mechanical animation.

The exhibition runs until August 26 at the Gallery of the Union of Mongolian Artists.

The first joint exhibition of Mongolian puppet artists opened on August 13, 2025, at the Gallery of the Union of Mongolian Artists. The showcase is notable for tracing the history and evolution of puppetry while bridging traditional heritage with contemporary creativity.

Puppet art in Mongolia since 1976

More than 20 artists are presenting over 100 works across diverse genres, including artistic, handmade, fashion, theater, animation, and film. The displays highlight the breadth of Mongolian puppet artistry since its establishment in 1976.

Puppets, crafted to depict human and animal forms, date back to the Stone Age, when they were used for worship or to connect the physical world with the spiritual. Over the centuries, they have served as vessels for transmitting folk traditions, preserving cultural history, educating children about their environment, and fostering human connection.

Visitors to the exhibition can explore works created with techniques ranging from wood carving, wool and cashmere felting, and leatherwork to paper sculpture, brass-based 3D art, and mechanical animation.

The exhibition runs until August 26 at the Gallery of the Union of Mongolian Artists.

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2025-08-15


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