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Perspectives at the intersection of art, science, and Himalayan cultures
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
Theme: Resilience
Mindfulness Meditation
Headshots of Laurie Anderson on left and Benjamín Labatut on right
Laurie Anderson: About Time with Benjamín Labatut
In a lively discussion that includes musings on déjà vu and Dune, artist Laurie Anderson and novelist Benjamín Labatut explore the concept of what is real and what is not.
Headshots of Laurie Anderson on left and Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi on right
Laurie Anderson: About Time with Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi
One of the leading arguments for AI is that it will save time. But what will we do with the extra time? Does that freed up time have a moral value?
Headshots of Laurie Anderson on left and Tom McCarthy on right
Laurie Anderson: About Time with Tom McCarthy
Artist Laurie Anderson and novelist Tom McCarthy have a wide-ranging dialogue about everything from Sigmund Freud to Super Mario to unravel whether time is just a construct of our minds.
side-by-side headshots of Laurie Anderson and Jane Hirshfield
Laurie Anderson: About Time with Jane Hirschfield
In a freewheeling conversation that spans topics from karma to climate change, artist Laurie Anderson and poet Jane Hirschfield tackle the big questions about time.
black and white headshot of Laurie Anderson with digital clock overlay
Laurie Anderson: About Time
Performance artist, electronic music pioneer, and filmmaker Laurie Anderson tackles the big questions about time with some of her favorite writers, thinkers, and poets.
The Lotus Flower: Sacred Symbol of Transcendence
This powerful representation of resilience and transformation often appears in Himalayan art
Traditional Himalayan ArtBuddhismHinduism
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal
Theme: Resilience
Mindfulness Meditation
Rubin executive director Jorrit Britschgi giving a presentation to a group of curators sitting at a conference table
March 28, 2025 Curatorial Updates from Asia Week
As part of Asia Week 2025, the Rubin hosted a curator luncheon, welcoming curators from across the United States to discuss current topics related to presenting Tibetan and Himalayan art in museums.
News & Events
Illustration of a white dog sitting under the moon and a purply sky
Sugarbean
Rumors about vampires have townspeople talking in these linked stories
Creative Writing
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma
Theme: Resilience
Mindfulness Meditation
Collage artwork titled Nostradamus Codex by Beto Val
Escape and Introspection
Collage artist Beto Val reflects on his artistic process, inspirations, and art as therapy
Contemporary Art FormsInterviews
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
Theme: Resilience
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
Within and Without
A Tibetan doctor reflects on the body's intricate connections
ScienceBuddhismHealing
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
Theme: Lovingkindness
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
spiral magazine issue 9 cover by osheen siva
February 28, 2025 Spiral Magazine 2025 Explores Interdependence
Issue 9 of Spiral magazine explores the concept of interdependence through the perspectives of an environmentalist, social scientist, activist neuroscientist, and more.
News & Events
A colorful, handmade sign reading "Happy Holi"
March 9, 2025 1:30–4:30 PM Children's Museum of Manhattan Holi Family Celebration
Learn about Holi traditions and welcome spring in with read-alouds, dance workshops, artmaking activities, and more!
News & Events
Child stands on stage with a microphone and behind her is a sign that reads, "Happy Losar to You!"
Losar: Tibetan New Year Traditions
Losar celebrations embody the rich cultural heritage and religious traditions of the Tibetan people
Holidays
Art and Religious Practice in Tibetan and Himalayan Regions
Art isn’t always just an aesthetic expression—in the greater Himalayan region, art plays an important role in everyday and religious life.
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li
Theme: Lovingkindness
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
Illustration by Priya Suresh Kambli
Knowing How Deeply Our Lives Intertwine
Activism based on the wisdom of interdependence is the only way to create real change
Buddhist PerspectivesActivismMagazine
Illustration by Lena Christakis
Rooted in Connection
How social networks make us who we are
ScienceRelationshipsInterviewsMagazine
Dreaming in Sendak
Picture books cultivate connections to the world around us
EnvironmentPersonal PerspectivesMagazine
Illustration by Murugiah
Embracing Interdependence
For all people, self-sufficiency is a myth
Personal PerspectivesMagazine
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