Spiral Spiral
Perspectives at the intersection of art, science, and Himalayan cultures
- Buddhism
- Art Up Close
- Interviews
- Relationships
- Contemporary Art Forms
- Traditional Himalayan Art
- Music
- Creative Writing
- Religious Perspectives
- Holidays
- Technology
- Psychology
- How-tos
- Healing
- Hinduism
- Personal Perspectives
- Activism
- Buddhist Perspectives
- Photography
- Behind the Scenes
- Environment
- Contemporary Himalayan Life
- Pop Culture
- Yoga
- Female Power
- Science
- Mindfulness
- Podcasts
- Scholarly Perspectives
Coming UpJoin fellow 6th–12th grade teachers for a day of professional learning with the Rubin and learn how to bring Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning® and mindfulness practices into your classroom.
Coming UpAn online intensive summer institute that introduces higher education faculty to Himalayan art and cultural traditions that connect with East, South, and Inner Asian cultures and humanities fields of study.
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.
Isabella Rossellini hosts the new season about the concept of attachment.
We are reintroducing ourselves with a refreshed brand identity and an updated name that highlights our central focus.
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.
On September 27, 2024, the Rubin Museum hosted a gala to celebrate our 20th anniversary and launch as a global museum.
This unrestricted $30,000 cash prize is the largest international award in support of contemporary art related to the greater Himalayan region.
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.
The first cycle of grants were awarded to support artists, creatives, and scholars that are expanding awareness and understanding of Himalayan art globally.
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session inspired by works of art from the Rubin's collection.
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.
A new educational video series features curators in conversation with objects from the Rubin’s collection.
The eighth issue explores the theme of non-attachment.
The Mandala Lab is a highlight of Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano’s 2024 cultural program.
The Rubin announces its evolution into a global museum. Read a letter from Executive Director Jorrit Britschgi.
The group exhibition of 32 artists presents artworks in dialogue with objects from the Rubin’s collection.
A return ceremony took place on December 4, 2023.