During his years of traveling in the regions’ diverse cultures, Jamyang was impressed by the works of talented young artists. Following his own passion, Jamyang began to collect the works of contemporary Tibetan artists -- works that represent not only a new tradition, but a crucial point in the history of Tibetan culture.

What began as a personal passion is now Gallery Lodoe.

“One must respect this new group of artists, who work not only against the grain of their traditional cultures, but oftentimes in politically charged atmospheres. Political and social structures are changing, the role of race, tribe, caste and gender are mutating, traditional cultures are being opened to an international world, all at an increasing pace. It is important that we not only save historical artifacts, but also that we record this place and time in sometimes disappearing cultures for future generations.” Jamyang Lodoe