About UOP
Union of Prophets is a contemporary clothing line honoring the creative resistance of Tibet.
About the designer
Exiled Prophet was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal and later came to the United States during his teenage years. Born to two Tibetan parents, he was educated from a young age about the political situation in Tibet and the cultural traditions that helped shape his identity. He began rapping at the age of 15 while attending high school in New York City and continued to work on collaborations with artists such as Bhu Nyima (NY), Dikyi Ukyab (NY), Soulany (NY), Renegade Momo (NY), Pose Rap (NY) and Takster Band (NY). He has produced videos for several artists including esteemed Tibetan Pop Star Norbu Samdup (Tibet), the one and only Shapaley (Switzerland) and hip hop choreographer Dechen Gendun (Australia).
Past performances include “The Resistance” in Wisconsin, Rap for Tibet, TCCC Gangjong Chodenling (Toronto, Canada), MCA Day 2015: Celebrating the Life of Adam Yauch, 8th Annual Machik Spirit Night, Concerts at UMASS Amherst, Baruch College, Sarah Lawrence College, Mount Holyoke College and various events hosted by Students for a Free Tibet. Music can be downloaded here www.exiledprophet.com
“My work as an activist, my music and the current political situation in Tibet all played into this new role as a designer. There is no separation for me. Each part goes hand in hand with designs that are intended to make Tibetans feel powerful, special, creative, and playful. Like they are a part of one group or one Union, a Union of Prophets. In Tibet, the Chinese government does everything in their power to erase the Tibetan identity and impose harsh consequences for Tibetans who actively resist. We at UOP want to be a creative resistance."
Read the full interview with Lhakar Diaries in our Press Section.
Past performances include “The Resistance” in Wisconsin, Rap for Tibet, TCCC Gangjong Chodenling (Toronto, Canada), MCA Day 2015: Celebrating the Life of Adam Yauch, 8th Annual Machik Spirit Night, Concerts at UMASS Amherst, Baruch College, Sarah Lawrence College, Mount Holyoke College and various events hosted by Students for a Free Tibet. Music can be downloaded here www.exiledprophet.com
“My work as an activist, my music and the current political situation in Tibet all played into this new role as a designer. There is no separation for me. Each part goes hand in hand with designs that are intended to make Tibetans feel powerful, special, creative, and playful. Like they are a part of one group or one Union, a Union of Prophets. In Tibet, the Chinese government does everything in their power to erase the Tibetan identity and impose harsh consequences for Tibetans who actively resist. We at UOP want to be a creative resistance."
Read the full interview with Lhakar Diaries in our Press Section.