Spiral Spiral
Perspectives at the intersection of art, science, and Himalayan cultures
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Art isn’t always just an aesthetic expression—in the greater Himalayan region, art plays an important role in everyday and religious life.
Art and cultures are often deeply entwined with religion, which can help people understand their existence, the universe, and the meaning of life.
Learn about the extraordinary range of places that comprise the greater Himalayan region—from misty valleys to snow-capped mountains.
Art making in the greater Himalayan region is essentially religious in nature, often guided by iconometry or rules of proportion.
Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Dr. Steven Zucker delve into one of the most important paintings in the Rubin’s collection—Four Mandalas of the Vajravali Cycle.
Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Beth Harris look at a thangka painting that illuminates the previous lives of the Buddha.
Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Steven Zucker explore this treasure of the Rubin that displays art and ritual objects.
Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Dr. Beth Harris examine an exquisite sculpture of one of the many emanations of the revered goddess.
Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Dr. Beth Harris introduce us to the fierce Mountain God Kula Khari.
Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Beth Harris illuminate the story of the goddess Durga killing the demigod Mahisha.
The Rubin’s Executive Director Jorrit Britschgi and Dr. Steven Zucker examine the details of a powerful contemporary sculpture by Tsherin Sherpa.
What a story from the past can teach us about the present
As the Rubin Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary, it ushers in a new chapter as a global museum
Nepalese artist Bidhata K C finds inspiration in the centuries-old artistic traditions of her native country to create striking images of contemporary narratives.
Bhutanese artist Pema “Tintin” Tshering’s work examines abstract intangible Buddhist philosophies and how they manifest in everyday life.
See how Sonam Dolma Brauen's personally significant installation came together.
Watch highlights from the Mandala Lab's stay at the cultural park BAM – Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano in Milan, Italy, where it welcomed over 40,000 visitors from March 24 through April 21, 2024.
Nepalese artist IMAGINE (a.k.a. Sneha Shrestha) created a multi-room, immersive art installation, which juxtaposes new artworks with objects from the Rubin’s collection.