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.
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.
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