Color & Light: Embroidery from India and Pakistan NOW OPEN

Dec 12, 2008 - May 11, 2009

The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan

September 19, 2008-January 5, 2009

The Last Nomads: Photographs from Inner Mongolia by A Yin

October 31, 2008-March 2, 2009

What Is It? Himalayan Art

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From the Land of the Gods: Art of the Kathmandu Valley

March 14, 2008 - March 16, 2009

ExploreArt

The Rubin Museum of Art

Highlights

Lopen Sonam's Big Apple Blog

September 19, 2008 – January 5, 2009

Follow the daily blog of Lopen Sonam, a Bhutanese monk traveling with The Dragon's Gift.
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Sand Mandala Demonstrations

Dec. 20, 2008 – Jan. 5, 2009

Lama Karma Tenzin will be creating a sand mandala in the RMA theater. He will use only two fingers and countless grains of sand to create this cosmic diagram.
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Lama Karma giving Sand Mandala demonstration

Last Chance to Experience Bhutan

Now – January 5, 2009

The Dragon’s Gift exhibition will be leaving RMA in less than a month and December is packed with Bhutan-related programming.
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Friday Nights

Free admission

Ongoing

Free admission to the gallery floors from 7–10 p.m. 2-for-1 cocktails from 6–7 p.m.
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at K2 Lounge

Ongoing

From 6 p.m. until late, every Friday night
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Cabaret Cinema

Ongoing

Where Movies and Martinis Mix
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Featured Works of Art

Mandala of 21-Deity Heruka

Southern Tibet; 15th century
Pigment on cloth
20.5 x 17.5 in. (52.1 x 44.5 cm)
C2005.16.41 (HAR 65464)
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Vajradhara

The Primordial Buddha

Nepal; 14th century
Gilt copper alloy
18 x 12 x 7.25 in. (45.720 x 30.480 x 18.415 cm)
C2005.16.9 (HAR 65431)
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Guhyasamaja with Sparshavajra

Secret Gathering

Tibet; 17th century
Pigment on cloth
38 x 24 in. (96.520 x 69.960 cm)
C2001.1.3 (HAR 65003)
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Learn about Himalayan Art

Take a guided tour

Ongoing

Guides are available on the gallery floors to discuss the styles and techniques, histories, cultures, and religious aspects of the art.
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Learn more

Explore the collection and experience the rich humanism, cultural significance, and beauty of Himalayan art.
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Explore Art

Multimedia Resource

Our interactive multimedia immersion into the exciting world of Himalayan art.
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