Lalitpur, Aug. 19 -- It's another scorching hot afternoon, the kind of day when you are thinking of dipping yourself in ice. Those walking the pedestrian pathway are swiftly hurrying to get to their destinations in Chakupat, Banglamukhimarg, but are distracted by the paintings put up by Classic Gallery as part of its 'Being Together 2019' exhibition. They can't help but brood deeper into the paintings, even in their state of hurry-which seems like a tactic to pull passersby into the gallery. And, the lure seems to work, because these artworks are relatable. They might not be surprising but they are engaging.

Inside the gallery, a faint traditional instrumental imbues emotion to the exhibition, which feels rather melancholic, but it's appar...