Asha Kama Wangdi Bhutanese artist Asha Kama Wangdi discusses his monumental installation, The Windhorse (lungta), as part of the Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now exhibition.
Lost-Wax Metal Casting Learn about lost-wax technique of hollow metal casting from the artisans at Foundry Foundation Nepal.
The Making of a Thangka Painting Watch Tibetan artist Buchung Nubgya create a thangka, a Tibetan hanging scroll, of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddhist deity of compassion.
April 10, 2024 The Rubin and Smarthistory Create Himalayan Art Up Close Video Series A new educational video series features curators in conversation with objects from the Rubin’s collection.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Situ Panchen 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.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Mahabodhi Temple Model Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Beth Harris explore a model of the most important temple in the Buddhist world.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Handheld Prayer Wheel 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.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Medicine Buddha Palace Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Beth Harris delve into a painting of the Medicine Buddha.
Himalayan Art Up Close: The Fifth Dalai Lama Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Dr. Beth Harris explore a painting of the Fifth Dalai Lama.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Ushnishavijaya and Celebration of Old Age (Jyatha Janko) Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Steven Zucker examine a painting that celebrates rituals for elders who reach the age of 77 years, 7 months, and 7 weeks.
April 2, 2024 Read the Reframe Issue of Spiral Magazine The eighth issue explores the theme of non-attachment.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Panjaranatha Mahakala Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Dr. Beth Harris examine a sculpture of Mahakala, one of the eight great wrathful dharma protectors in Vajrayana Buddhism
Himalayan Art Up Close: Wheel of Existence Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Beth Harris reflect on a thangka painting of the Wheel of Life, also known as the Wheel of Existence.
March 25, 2024 The Mandala Lab Travels to Milan, Italy The Mandala Lab is a highlight of Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano’s 2024 cultural program.
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