Spiral Spiral
Perspectives at the intersection of art, science, and Himalayan cultures
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Objects from the Rubin help tell a richer story about Asia at the Seattle Asian Art Museum as part of a collection sharing partnership
An 11th-century Sanskrit text reveals the practice’s cross-religious past
The Nepalese artist wants his art to evoke joy, irony, and a state of contemplation
The Mongolian artist pours her emotions into wearable art infused with Buddhist symbols
Reflecting on the relationship between fear and anger, a writer develops an unexpected connection to a centuries-old statue in Kathmandu
Jamyang Dorjee’s masterful art is part of his Buddhist practice and mission to promote Tibetan calligraphy and culture
A journalist explores what happens when the earth refuses to put up with human exploitation
A behind-the-scenes look at the Himalayan Art Up Close video series
These ferocious figures symbolize protection and compassion throughout Himalayan art
A puzzling artwork in the Rubin Museum’s collection sparks questions about authorship, style, and more
An art history professor reflects on how the exhibition helped his class learn more about Himalayan art and Buddhism
The Mongolian artist reflects on her inspirations, creative process, and connections to the Rubin
Teaching emotional awareness to students through Himalayan art and its insights
Learning the visual and symbolic language of the flames, skulls, weapons, and more
These ritual objects made of dough are offerings, forms of protection, receptacles for the divine, and more
This terrifying deity is armed with the skillful means to transform
Kali and Durga possesses transformative powers
An activist and filmmaker learned how to access her anger to heal and overturned some long-held beliefs about the relationship between rage and love along the way