LKHAM gallery, a leading advocate for Mongolian contemporary art, is thrilled to announce its inaugural participation in the 10th Edition of Asia NOW, Europe’s premier Asian art fair from 17 October to 20 October 2024 in Paris. It’s the first time a Mongolian gallery is being featured in Asia NOW, showcasing the contemporary art and culture of the country to the world. LKHAM gallery will present the works of Mr. Baatarzorig Batjargal, a prominent contemporary Mongolian painter known for his captivating explorations of figures, colors, and societal themes. Mr. Batjargal's distinctive style, rooted in traditional Mongolian painting techniques (Mongol zurag), offers a unique perspective on contemporary politics, social issues along with pop culture. His work exemplifies the depth and diversity of Mongolia’s artistic heritage, and the gallery believes it will resonate with international audiences’ perspective and visions.
About Mr. Baatarzorig Batjargal
Mr. Baatarzorig Batjargal (b. 1983, Ulaanbaatar) studied Mongol Zurag, the secular painting tradition derived from Buddhist thangka, at the University of Arts and Culture, Ulaanbaatar and graduated in 2005. He is a member of Union of Mongolian Artists (UMA), Mongol Zurag Society and Global Artist Pension Trust. His work has been exhibited globally at art biennales, museums, and galleries, among them Jack Bell Gallery (London, 2022), the Spirit of Gobi Festival (2021), the Seventh Mediations Biennial (Lodz, 2020), the Bangkok Art Biennale (2020), and Second Yinchuan Biennale (Yinchuan, 2018). Mr. Baatarzorig’s art is recognizable in its intricate, mysterious intertwining of figures and colors. His images often take a self-consciously critical turn, juxtaposing contemporary politics, social issues, and symbols of pop culture alongside references to Buddhist spirituality and Mongolian visual culture. The result is a mesmerizing tangle that keeps viewers curious, piquing not only our imagination but also our conscience.
About LKHAM gallery
Based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, LKHAM international contemporary art gallery, strives to promote contemporary art and culture of the Mongolian-speaking world and the broader Central Asian region. LKHAM represents both emerging and mid-career artists working in a wide range of media. As the first gallery of its kind in Mongolia, LKHAM envisions itself as an open door to the visitors by organising regular exhibitions, publications, and a dynamic public program, dialogue between local artists and the public.
LKHAM gallery galvanizes patronage of local artists throughout its community, the region, and beyond, and regularly hosts lectures by experts working in a variety of fields. LKHAM advises on residency program opportunities for local and international artists since 2022 of its establishment. LKHAM gallery's commitment to showcasing Mongolian art on the global stage has been exemplified by its collaborations with prestigious institutions such as the Rietberg Museum, with the most esteemed collection of non-European arts in Switzerland. These partnerships have played a crucial role in elevating the visibility of Mongolian artists and artworks by fostering cultural exchange through LKHAM gallery.
In 2023 LKHAM gallery introduced an exhibition titled "White Milk Paints the Blue Sky" in Paris, which coincided with the city's renowned art week. The title evoked an ancient Mongolian practice of tossing milk towards the sky as a form of blessing, whenever crossing into a foreign land or embarking on a new journey or life phase.
LKHAM gallery, a leading advocate for Mongolian contemporary art, is thrilled to announce its inaugural participation in the 10th Edition of Asia NOW, Europe’s premier Asian art fair from 17 October to 20 October 2024 in Paris. It’s the first time a Mongolian gallery is being featured in Asia NOW, showcasing the contemporary art and culture of the country to the world. LKHAM gallery will present the works of Mr. Baatarzorig Batjargal, a prominent contemporary Mongolian painter known for his captivating explorations of figures, colors, and societal themes. Mr. Batjargal's distinctive style, rooted in traditional Mongolian painting techniques (Mongol zurag), offers a unique perspective on contemporary politics, social issues along with pop culture. His work exemplifies the depth and diversity of Mongolia’s artistic heritage, and the gallery believes it will resonate with international audiences’ perspective and visions.
About Mr. Baatarzorig Batjargal
Mr. Baatarzorig Batjargal (b. 1983, Ulaanbaatar) studied Mongol Zurag, the secular painting tradition derived from Buddhist thangka, at the University of Arts and Culture, Ulaanbaatar and graduated in 2005. He is a member of Union of Mongolian Artists (UMA), Mongol Zurag Society and Global Artist Pension Trust. His work has been exhibited globally at art biennales, museums, and galleries, among them Jack Bell Gallery (London, 2022), the Spirit of Gobi Festival (2021), the Seventh Mediations Biennial (Lodz, 2020), the Bangkok Art Biennale (2020), and Second Yinchuan Biennale (Yinchuan, 2018). Mr. Baatarzorig’s art is recognizable in its intricate, mysterious intertwining of figures and colors. His images often take a self-consciously critical turn, juxtaposing contemporary politics, social issues, and symbols of pop culture alongside references to Buddhist spirituality and Mongolian visual culture. The result is a mesmerizing tangle that keeps viewers curious, piquing not only our imagination but also our conscience.
About LKHAM gallery
Based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, LKHAM international contemporary art gallery, strives to promote contemporary art and culture of the Mongolian-speaking world and the broader Central Asian region. LKHAM represents both emerging and mid-career artists working in a wide range of media. As the first gallery of its kind in Mongolia, LKHAM envisions itself as an open door to the visitors by organising regular exhibitions, publications, and a dynamic public program, dialogue between local artists and the public.
LKHAM gallery galvanizes patronage of local artists throughout its community, the region, and beyond, and regularly hosts lectures by experts working in a variety of fields. LKHAM advises on residency program opportunities for local and international artists since 2022 of its establishment. LKHAM gallery's commitment to showcasing Mongolian art on the global stage has been exemplified by its collaborations with prestigious institutions such as the Rietberg Museum, with the most esteemed collection of non-European arts in Switzerland. These partnerships have played a crucial role in elevating the visibility of Mongolian artists and artworks by fostering cultural exchange through LKHAM gallery.
In 2023 LKHAM gallery introduced an exhibition titled "White Milk Paints the Blue Sky" in Paris, which coincided with the city's renowned art week. The title evoked an ancient Mongolian practice of tossing milk towards the sky as a form of blessing, whenever crossing into a foreign land or embarking on a new journey or life phase.