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.
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.
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.
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.
September 20, 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.
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.
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.
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.
April 2, 2024 Read the Reframe Issue of Spiral Magazine The eighth issue explores the theme of non-attachment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 22, 2023 The Rubin Publishes Himalayan Art in 108 Objects The new publication features 72 authors who illuminate the story of Himalayan art.
July 29, 2023 Itumbaha Museum Is Inaugurated in Kathmandu, Nepal A historic collection is now on view for the first time.
February 14, 2023 Discover Project Himalayan Art The Rubin launches a major educational initiative.