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Saturday, May 4, 2024

A glimpse of Bhutanese heritage

Created by Bhutanese twin brothers Twinz — Tashi Dendup and Ugyen Samdrup — the art exhibition “Bliss” will help Thais learn more about Bhutan and Bhutanese culture. “Bliss” presents a collection of paintings inspired by Vajrayana Buddhism, psychedelics, shamanism, and both tangible and intangible aspects of Bhutanese culture.

According to the Cambridge dictionary, bliss means perfect happiness. However, the twin artists explained that the meaning of the exhibition title “Bliss” is more than just happiness.

“During the opening, many visitors questioned why the exhibition is titled ‘Bliss’ as many portraits look sad. The concept of bliss does not revolve around happiness or sadness. It signifies a state beyond fluctuations of happiness and sadness, where one remains unaffected by external circumstances. It is a state of calmness and self-control. Regardless of…

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