Spiral Spiral
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Insights and reflections from the team who helped bring the Rubin’s beloved installation to its new home
This household altar in Queens is a place for daily prayers and connecting to family
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From monastery scandal to revered tantric master, the legacy of this celebrated mahasiddha offers lessons on letting go
Artist Yeshi Pelden on blending the Buddha’s teachings with contemporary art forms
The bhimaratha ceremony in Newar culture features extensive art and rituals to honor elders
These sacred spaces are centers for daily devotional activities
How cartoons, Nepalese art, and a desire to elicit joy inspire a ceramic artist
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Reflections on the role of museums, restitution, and responsibility from the Rubin Art Prize Winner
The Art of Muna Bhadel
Artist and creative director Sargam Gupta aims to spark wonder through art
This powerful representation of resilience and transformation often appears in Himalayan art
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Collage artist Beto Val reflects on his artistic process, inspirations, and art as therapy
A Tibetan doctor reflects on the body's intricate connections
Losar celebrations embody the rich cultural heritage and religious traditions of the Tibetan people
Activism based on the wisdom of interdependence is the only way to create real change