December 10, 2024 6:00–7:00 PM Virtual The Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art Livestream
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.
November 14, 2024 Listen to Season 4 of AWAKEN
Isabella Rossellini hosts the new season about the concept of attachment.
October 28, 2024 The Rubin Unveils a Refreshed Visual Identity, New Website, and New Name
We are reintroducing ourselves with a refreshed brand identity and an updated name that highlights our central focus.
Prayer flags co-created by artists and Rubin Museum visitors hanging outside of the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City
October 11, 2024 A Letter to Our Community: Gratitude and a Look Forward
Executive Director Jorrit Britschgi shares musings from the 17th Street Farewell Weekend at the Museum and looks forward to the Rubin’s new chapter as a global museum without walls.
Guests sitting in Rubin Museum at Beyond the Spiral Gala
October 1, 2024 The Rubin Hosts Beyond the Spiral: A Gala Celebrating the Next 20 Years
On September 27, 2024, the Rubin Museum hosted a gala to celebrate our 20th anniversary and launch as a global museum.
Headshot of Tenzin Gyurmey Dorjee
September 30, 2024 Tenzin Gyurmey Dorjee Wins the New Annual Rubin Art Prize
This unrestricted $30,000 cash prize is the largest international award in support of contemporary art related to the greater Himalayan region.
Full view of the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room exhibition at it's original home at the Rubin Museum
September 26, 2024 The Rubin’s Celebrated Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room Finds a New Home at the the Brooklyn Museum
In June 2025, the Rubin’s beloved Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room will open at the Brooklyn Museum as part of a long-term partnership between the two institutions.
A group of artists standing around a lost wax sculpture, admiring the piece
September 26, 2024 The Rubin Awards 17 Art Project and Research Grants in 2024, Totaling $200,000 in Support
The first cycle of grants were awarded to support artists, creatives, and scholars that are expanding awareness and understanding of Himalayan art globally.
Weekly on Thursdays 1:00-1:45 PM New York Insight Meditation Center Mindfulness Meditation
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session inspired by works of art from the Rubin's collection.
Headshots of Samphe Dorje Lhalungpa and Ang Tshering Lama, Rubin trustees
July 9, 2024 The Rubin Appoints Two New Trustees: Samphe Dorje Lhalungpa and Ang Tshering Lama
The appointments will strengthen the Board’s support of the Museum’s mission and innovative program of partnerships, traveling exhibitions, and digital initiatives for international audiences.
Person looking at a computer screen and watching a Himalayan Art Up Close video about the Wheel of Life
April 10, 2024 The Rubin and Smarthistory Create Himalayan Art Up Close Video Series
A new educational video series features curators in conversation with objects from the Rubin’s collection.
Reframe Issue Spiral Magazine Cover 2024
April 2, 2024 Read the Reframe Issue of Spiral Magazine
The eighth issue explores the theme of non-attachment.
Mandala Lab Milan Gongs
March 25, 2024 The Mandala Lab Travels to Milan, Italy
The Mandala Lab is a highlight of Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano’s 2024 cultural program.
Facade of the Rubin Museum in New York City
January 31, 2024 A Letter to Our Community: The Future of the Rubin
The Rubin announces its evolution into a global museum. Read a letter from Executive Director Jorrit Britschgi.
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January 19, 2024 Opening March 15: Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now
The group exhibition of 32 artists presents artworks in dialogue with objects from the Rubin’s collection.
Bhairava Mask Front side
December 4, 2023 The Rubin Returns a Circa 16th-Century Mask of the Deity Bhairava to Nepal
A return ceremony took place on December 4, 2023.
Awaken Podcast Season 3 Cover Falu Flame
September 29, 2023 Listen to the Third Season of the Rubin’s AWAKEN Podcast
The new season is hosted by Falu and explores the theme of Life After.
Mandala Lab London Entrance
September 5, 2023 The Mandala Lab Travels to London as Part of the London Design Festival
The interactive installation is part of the London Design Festival.

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