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Nomadic Artifacts art exhibition takes over Vienna
Art & CultureUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The exhibition opened on September 13 in Vienne to last until October 4. Initiated by Mongolist Dr Catherine Lang the exhibition is co-organized by the World Museum of Vienna, The Austrian Art History Museum, the National University of Mongolia, the Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Kharkhorin Museum and the Palace Museum of Bogd Khaan.
The exhibition is displaying artifacts collected and photographs taken by Austrian explorer Hans Leder during his expedition through northern Mongolia in 1843-1921. Showpieces include household items and religious objects, used at that time.
The opening ceremony was addressed by Ambassador of Mongolia to Austria G.Batjargal, director of World Museum Vienna, Dr Steven Engelsmann, Managing Director Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF), Dr Michael Stampfer the project leaders, Dr Catherine Lang and B.Tsetsentsolmon.
In its margin, Austrian writers will make presentations about their own creations and Khamba Lama (higher rank of Buddhist clergyman) of Erdenezuu Monastery of Mongolia Baasansuren is to give a lecture.
