It is very necessary for a country like Nepal to have a voice.

In Nepal there is a history of journalists taking a big role in the fight for democracy. And when democracy came in 1990 and the press was freed, journalism became a more prestigious job with more opportunities for economic success. Democracy means job security for us.

We were starved for information about what was going on.

I came to America because this is a country defined by ladders of opportunity.

Additionally, the auction will also introduce new media like installation, sculpture and photography.

This auction has opened a space at the bottom for a new generation of artists to come into auctions. The auction results are a sheer boost to young artists. Just like China, Russia and the US, Indian contemporary art was the next big genre to arrive on the world scene.