Stories of art and wit on wheels

Who hasn’t created a quirky one-liner and wanted to put it on a T-shirt? And if the t-shirt bit isn’t an option, when someone thinks of something clever, it might go straight to their social media. The impulse to share our thoughts and feelings and seek validation for them pervades human nature; we can’t help it—because don’t we all like a bit of attention at heart?

In Siddhartha Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, “Sawari Kathahru: Art in Motion,” witty phrases found on trucks, along with the desire to share them with the world, are on full display. This exhibition celebrates ‘truck poetry’ and shayaris adorning vehicles, showcasing the humour and creativity of the drivers who compose these verses and the artists who bring them to life.

Read more: https://kathmandupost.com/arts/2024/05/20/stories-of-art-and-wit-on-wheels