[2][3] After returning from his training at Bombay’s JJ School of Arts under an Indian government Scholarship,[4] Joshi witnessed a gradual modernization in Nepal.

Ratna Park — one of the most popular places in the Kathmandu Valley at that time, was also fast turning into a hub for many —it was a meeting point for many intellectuals and the artists of the country then .

[3] After his untimely demise in 1988, his family who are currently active in the field of art, have remained committed to carry his legacy to the future and keep his principles and his visions alive.

[1] In 2006, it was renovated to provide a completely new contemporary look, a miniature museum dedicated to Joshi which displays some of his artworks was set up and Park Gallery was expanded.

[4][5][6] Park Gallery served as a learning institution for many leading Nepali artists, including Kiran Manandhar, Surendra Pradhan, Jeevan, Sangeeta Thapa, Chanda Shrestha and Ramesh Nath Khanal who were students of R.N.