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We are back with a dive into the tumultuous & extremely overlooked history of #mongolianart and how the #mongolzurag style emerged to fight repression.

Dr. Orna Tsultem discusses #baasanjavchoijiljav, “The Taste of Money In-Between Clouds”

Check out the full episode for more! #art #arthistory
January 31, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Mother by Bavuudorj Luvsandorj (Mongolian) - Oil on canvas / 1991 - Mongolian National Art Gallery (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) #womeninart #art #artwork #mother #MongolianArt #BavuudorjLuvsandorj #portraitofawoman #womensart #oilpainting #oldage #MongolianNationalArtGallery #NationalArtGalleryofMongolia
Mongolian artist Luvsandorj Bavuudorj’s painting “Mother” is one of the most popular contemporary works in the collection of the the National Art Gallery of Mongolia. Seeing it, we can easily feel a mother’s love, care, and hopes for her son as her weathered eyes look up on the verge of tears holding an open letter against a desolate desert backdrop. Dominating the foreground we see the elderly woman, likely of Mongolian descent, wearing a dark, simple robe and a dark head covering. Her face is etched with wrinkles, suggesting a life lived in hardship, yet her expression is calm and contemplative. She holds a bundle of correspondence letters in her hands. Her posture is slightly hunched, conveying her age and weariness. In the midground, a bleached-white piece of driftwood lies on the ground, its shape sinuous and almost snake-like. It creates a stark contrast to the overall muted tones of the painting. Behind the driftwood, a pale camel walks across a vast, sandy expanse … appearing somewhat distant and solitary. The background shows a wide, seemingly endless desert stretching to a dark, brooding sky. The sky takes up a significant portion of the upper part of the painting, painted in shades of dark blue and gray, hinting at twilight or nightfall. The color palette of the desert is mostly warm yellows and golds, with subtle variations in tone. The painting evokes a sense of solitude, contemplation, and the passage of time. The juxtaposition of the woman, the camel, the driftwood, and the vast desert landscape suggests themes of isolation, longing, and memory. The style is realistic but with a touch of dreaminess, especially in the treatment of the colors and the almost ethereal quality of the camel. The painting’s mood is quiet and reflective, leaving us to contemplate its deeper interpretation of motherhood.
May 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Here's a Mongolian Pallas's cat joyfully playing the khuur! 🇲🇳🎻🐈

I would love to visit Mongolia one day; it looks so beautiful.

#kidslitart #illustration #catart #illustrator #cuteart #mongolianart #pallascat #travelart #procreate #anthroart #mongolia #mongoliatravel
December 20, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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In the tumultuous & overlooked history of #MongolianArt - #MongolZurag emerged to fight repression. #OrnaTsultem speaks about her father #NTsultem work in the 1960s - and how contemporary artists #NominBold #Baasanjav still challenge corruption. #arthistory
The Art Of Resistance: Mongol Zurag - Overlooked Mongolian Masterpieces
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January 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Latest Podcast from Spoken label goes into Mongolian Art with Dr Orna Tsultem. Full details are here: onewriterandhispc.blogspot.com/2025/01/new-...

#podcast #art #arthistory #MongolianArt #artpodcast #mongolianpodcast
New Spoken Label Podcast - Dr Orna Tsultem
Latest up from Spoken Label (Artist / Writer Podcast)  and out first programme off 2025 features Dr Orna Tsultem. Uranchimeg (Orna) Tsulte...
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January 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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We spoke with Dr Orna Tsultem about #mongolianart #art acting as a visual resistance to corruption that threatens the lives of the Mongolian people. #arthistory #mongolzurag #nominbold
February 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Mahakala
gilt copper
China or Mongolia
18th-19th century

#asianart #tibetanart #Mahakala #sculpture #buddhistsculpture #antiqueart #antiquebuddhistsculpture #giltcopper #chinesebuddhistart #mongolianart #artasiatique #buddhistart #protection #transformation #spiritualpower
Mahakala is a powerful deity revered in both Hinduism and Buddhism, particularly within Tibetan Buddhism. In Buddhism, he is known as a "Dharmapala," or Protector of the Dharma, and is often depicted as a fierce and wrathful figure. He is also considered a manifestation of a Buddha, and in Hinduism, he is a manifestation of the god Shiva. Mahakala is a significant deity in Vajrayana Buddhism who embodies the essential principles of protection, transformation, and spiritual power. Known for his fierce demeanor and dynamic nature, Maha Kala transcends the conventional role of a guardian; he represents an active force that empowers practitioners to confront and overcome the myriad obstacles on their journey to enlightenment. This deity is often depicted with a wrathful expression, symbolizing the intensity required to cut through ignorance and delusion. As "The Fierce One," his fierce appearance serves as a profound reminder that spiritual growth often demands facing one's fears and embracing challenges. Additionally, Maha Kala’s multifaceted character reflects the complexity of the spiritual path, highlighting the balance between power and compassion, destruction and creation. As a protector of the teachings, he incorporates the transformative energy that allows practitioners to navigate their inner struggles while fostering resilience and clarity.
May 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM