Dance of the Black Hats, Tshechu festival, Rinpung Dzong, Paro District, Bhutan (April 2025)
The Tshechu Festival celebrates Guru Rinpoche introducing Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century. Dancing embodies Buddhism precepts of openness, humor, and freedom from worldly attachments. Masked monks depict the victory of good over evil. Tshechu continues to be an indispensable way of preserving Bhutanese culture.
Provenance for the collector: this image is featured in Art Wolfe’s book Acts of Faith (Mandala Publishing, December 2026)
Art has carefully chosen a select group of images for his Ultra Limited Edition Fine Art Collection. Only 25 total prints will be made of this image. They are printed on a suitable EPSON archival paper using archival EPSON Ultrachrome inks. Art signs the print with a silver acid-free pen.
Print sizes are approximate based on image or format.
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| Print Size | 11 x 14 in., 16 x 20 in., 20 x 30 in., 30 x 40 in., 40 x 60 in. |
