Khadhok – Tibetan Artists’ Collective provides a dedicated space for Tibetan contemporary visual artists to present their work, exchange ideas, and strengthen their practice, with a focus on emerging artists. Since its founding in 2023, Khadhok has grown into a vibrant platform for artistic exchange, community engagement, and youth empowerment. For the founders, winning the 2025 Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize “strengthens our confidence and encourages us to keep growing. Most importantly, it changes what is possible for Khadhok, allowing us to build a strong foundation that truly lasts and supports artists and our community for many years to come.”
The Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize was established to support living artists and recognize the work of innovative individuals who have made a mark in creative and critically relevant dialogues between Himalayan art and contemporary life.
The Rubin Art Prize is supported by generous donations from the Museum’s Board of Trustees, individual donors, and Friends of the Rubin.
Khadhok – Tibetan Artists’ Collective was founded in Dharamsala, India, in 2023 to provide a dedicated space for Tibetan contemporary visual artists to present their work, exchange ideas, and strengthen their practice, with a focus on emerging artists. Its name, Khadhok, means “color” in Tibetan, reflecting the diversity, vibrancy, and richness of Tibetan expression.
Since its founding, Khadhok has grown into a vibrant platform for artistic exchange, community engagement, and youth empowerment. The collective’s activities include exhibitions, mural projects, workshops, talks, and youth engagement initiatives in schools and community spaces, supporting both professional growth and reflection on identity, culture, and belonging.
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