# Tenzing Rigdol

_Artist (born 1982)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-12

> Tenzing Rigdol is an American contemporary artist. He is known for his thought provoking art and art installations, fostering cultural exchange through the Dialogue Artist Residency. His works have been exhibited worldwide, including at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and he has published poetry collections.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 16 January 1982 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7700965#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kathmandu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7700965#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7700965#P27))
- **Occupation:** artist; actor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7700965#P106))
- **Education:** University of Colorado; University of Colorado Denver ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7700965#P69))

## Questions

**When was Tenzing Rigdol born?**  
Tenzing Rigdol was born on 16 January 1982 in Kathmandu.

**Where did Tenzing Rigdol study?**  
Tenzing Rigdol was educated at University of Colorado, University of Colorado Denver.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Tenzing Rigdol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenzing_Rigdol) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q7700965](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7700965) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Rigdol speaks on Tibetan artists.jpg by SFT HQ (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rigdol_speaks_on_Tibetan_artists.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Tenzing Rigdol, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Rigdol speaks on Tibetan artists.jpg — SFT HQ, CC BY 2.0.

## Cite this page

"Tenzing Rigdol". DigiNepal. Last updated 12 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/tenzing-rigdol. Retrieved 14 November 2026.