The Rubin has teamed up with Smarthistory to bring you an ‘up-close’ look at select objects from the Rubin’s collection. Featuring conversations with senior curators and close-looking at art, this video series offers an introduction to the living traditions and art-making practices of the Himalayas from the past to today.
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.
Rubin Museum senior curator Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Smarthistory’s Dr. Steven Zucker look at a painting of one of the great scholars and polymaths of the 18th century, Situ Panchen.
Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Steven Zucker take a look at an ornate handheld prayer wheel, a ritual object that is ubiquitous in Tibetan Buddhist culture.
