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Bhutanese artist Pem Lham has won the 2026 Rubin Art Prize, an unrestricted $30,000 cash award supporting artists whose work contributes to dialogues between Himalayan art and contemporary life
The Nepalese artist’s installation–supported by the Rubin–was shaped by the local landscape, community, and climate
Coming UpDiscover the rich artistic heritage of the Himalayas through the Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art at The Met. This annual event presents expert insights into the region’s art, cultures, and history, fostering deeper connections with these timeless traditions.
Experience Himalayan art and its insights with the Rubin across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx this summer
Join the Rubin for West Side Fest 2026! The Museum will be hosting a free family art making activity, inspired by art from the collection.
Rubin Senior Curator Karl Debreczney was invited to share his curatorial expertise to campus and community members by giving a public lecture and speaking with students in the history of art and architecture and museology departments
Objects from the Rubin’s collection are on view at the Seattle Asian Art Museum as part of a five-year long-term loan partnership
Join fellow teachers for a day of professional learning with the Rubin and learn how to bring Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning® and mindfulness practices into your classroom
A free monthly lecture and guided meditation series, presented in partnership with the High Line in New York City
The Rubin brings a series of Mandala Lab Workshops to 300 students at California State University San Marcos
This summer the Rubin will participate as an art partner at the 2026 sā Ladakh Biennale, supporting the creation of a new work by Nepalese artist Amrit Karki
Learn about Holi traditions and welcome spring with read-alouds, dance workshops, artmaking activities, and more!
Issue 10 of Spiral magazine explores the concept of wrath as an energy wielded with intention, skill, and compassion to offer protection or remove obstacles
The Rubin announces a robust initial slate of exhibitions and initiatives for 2026
Join us for two days of learning and discovery as we honor Losar, the Tibetan New Year
Join fellow teachers for a day of professional learning with the Rubin and learn how to bring Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning® and mindfulness practices into your classroom
The Rubin has expanded its collection of Himalayan art with the acquisition of contemporary artworks by seven artists
Three new trustees join the Rubin as the Museum expands its reach with more art in more places for more people