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Weekly on ThursdaysMindfulness Meditation In-Person Sessions

New York Insight Meditation Center
115 W. 29th St., NYC

Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session inspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection.

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December 10, 2024The Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art Livestream

Virtual

Discover the rich artistic heritage of the Himalayas through the Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art, hosted by The Met. This annual event features expert insights into the region’s art, cultures, and history, fostering deeper connections with these timeless traditions.

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Full view of the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room exhibition at it's original home at the Rubin Museum
Opens June 2025 Opens June 2025Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room Opening

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, NY

The popular Rubin installation travels to Brooklyn where it will provide an immersive experience featuring more than 100 works of art and ritual objects displayed as they would in an elaborate private household shrine.

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Happening Now

August 28–December 12, 2024
Open through December 12, 2024Gateway to Himalayan Art

Frank Museum of Art at Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

A traveling exhibition for colleges, universities, and art museums that introduces the main forms, concepts, meanings, and living traditions of Himalayan art.

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November 8, 2024–February 15, 2025
Open through February 15, 2025Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now

Wrightwood 659
Chicago, IL

The second iteration of the exhibition at Wrightwood 659 features 18 commissions as well as recent works across mediums that reimagine the forms, symbols, and narratives found within the living cultural heritage of Tibetan, Nepalese, Bhutanese, and other Himalayan regions.

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Collection Sharing

Collection Sharing SpotlightUnidentified Arhat

Worcester Museum of Art
Worcester, MA

Our long-term artwork loans expand access to the collection, providing opportunities for more people to learn about and experience the art and cultures of the greater Himalayan region.

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