The exhibition of contemporary Mongolian art is taking place at Oglethorpe University (OUMA) in Atlanta, featuring works from the collections of the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art and the Sapart Contemporary Art Gallery, located in New York, USA.
The exhibition showcases works by artist Üürintuyaa Dagvasambuu, such as "Behind the Scenes" and "Floating World," which attract the attention of an international audience with their unique style. In addition to Üürintuyaa's contemporary pieces, visitors can see traditional scroll paintings and artifacts from Mongolia, Nepal, and Tibet, as well as selected works from the OUMA Asian Art Collection, including a new piece created specifically for this exhibition.
Artist Üürintuyaa is known as a contemporary master of Mongolian painting "Mongol Zuurag." In her works, she combines traditional Mongolian and Buddhist motifs with modern themes, focusing on the lives of women and everyday life in post-nomadic Mongolia. Her creativity reinterprets traditions, reflecting the realities of the 21st century in Mongolia.
She began her career as an exhibiting artist in 2001 while still a student. Her works are included in the collections of institutions such as the Dallas Museum of Art, the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College, the Queensland Art Gallery, and the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum.
Üürintuyaa Dagvasambuu (Mongolian: Дагвасамбуугийн Үүрийнтуяа) is an outstanding Mongolian artist. In her paintings, she uses traditional patterns and Buddhist motifs, while also highlighting the experiences of Mongolian women and the everyday life of post-nomadic Mongolia.
She was born in 1979 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In 2002, she received her bachelor's degree from the Mongolian University of Arts and Culture, and in 2004, she obtained her master's degree from the Mongolian State University of Education.
The artist is married to Batzorg Mарт, who is also an artist and curator. In 2019, they held an exhibition together titled "Assimilation-Nonassimilation," dedicated to the mutual influence in their work, which took place at Art Space 976+, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
