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A Bishop and a Buddhist Walk into a Museum
October 30, 2015
It’s no joke! On November 2, Bishop Marc Andrus and Buddhist teacher Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel will meet on stage at the Rubin Museum to discuss the intersection of spirituality and global challenges like climate change.
Terrifying Masks, Wrathful Deities, and Other Spooky Objects from Our Collection
October 26, 2015
If you’re still stuck trying to find a costume for Halloween, get some spine-chilling inspiration from the terrifying masks, wrathful deities, and other spooky objects currently on display at the Museum. Beyond the tranquil statues of buddhas and serene bodhisattvas, our galleries host an impressive array of objects that might scare your socks off!
How to Draw with a Comb: A Conversation with Marshall Arisman
October 23, 2015
The Rubin is proud to frequently collaborate with fascinating and creative guest educators. One of them, Marshall Arisman, hosted the art-making workshop Drawing with a Comb at the Museum earlier this month.
Masked Wonder and Celebration at the Rubin Museum Annual Gala and After-Party
October 15, 2015
Last week the Rubin Museum of Art hosted its mask-themed Annual Gala and After-Party at Guastavino’s. Here are some marvelous photos from the night!
Five Inspiring Artists Motivated by Climate Change
October 1, 2015
In honor of Karma: Cause, Effect, and the Illusion of Fate, here are five inspiring artists who address climate change through their work.
Karma 101: Lessons from the Buddhist Wheel of Existence
September 29, 2015
Beyond its traditional spiritual teachings, the Wheel of Existence can also provide lessons for everyday citizens facing a changing world.
Beyond the Pose: Surprising Connections between Yoga and our Art
September 26, 2015
What does yoga have to do with Himalayan art? Here are 4 surprising connections.
Celebrating Ganesha’s Birthday
September 22, 2015
In honor of Ganesha’s birthday, the Museum’s Himalayan Heritage Meetup group hosted an event with India Home, Inc.
Want to get poets into a museum? Just stock it with art
September 21, 2015
Poet and editor Joe Pan on the long-standing relationship between visual art and poetry
Eight Ways Green Tara Could Inspire the Environmental Movement
September 17, 2015
If you’re looking for motivation, here are eight ways to learn from Tara, a sculpture of whom is on view in the exhibition Gateway to Himalayan Art.
Six Inspirational Objects You’ll Find in a Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room
September 15, 2015
Inspired by Karma: Speakers Sound Off
September 10, 2015
We turned to some of our speakers in the upcoming Karma series for their thoughts on the concept of karma and some of the actions they take to make the world a better place.
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