Peaceful and Wrathful Deities of the Bardo, 18th century (Tibet), pigments on cloth (Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin, C2006.66.17)
A conversation with Dr. Elena Pakhoutova, Senior Curator, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, and Dr. Steven Zucker, Smarthistory
Rubin Museum Senior Curator Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Smarthistory’s Dr. Steven Zucker explore the Buddhist concept of the bardo—the state in between death and rebirth—portrayed in an 18th-century Tibetan thangka painting.
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art has teamed up with Smarthistory to bring you an ‘up-close’ look at select objects from the Rubin’s preeminent collection of Himalayan art. Featuring conversations with senior curators and close-looking at art, this video series is an accessible introduction to the art and material culture of the Tibetan, Himalayan, and Inner Asian regions. Learn about the living traditions and art-making practices of the Himalayas from the past to today.
Learn more:
● View the artwork in the Rubin’s collection: https://rubinmuseum.org/collection/C2006-66-17/
● Explore similar artworks in the Museum’s collection: https://rubinmuseum.org/our-collection/explore/?filter_keyword=Peaceful+and+Wrathful+Deities+of+the+Bardo&filter_type=all
● Read an article about how the mind navigates the passage between death and rebirth: https://rubinmuseum.org/death-the-bardo-and-rebirth-in-tibetan-buddhism/
About the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
The Rubin is a global museum dedicated to presenting Himalayan art and its insights through exhibitions, participatory experiences, a dynamic digital platform, and partnerships. Inspired and informed by Himalayan art, the Rubin invites people to contemplate the human experience and deepen connections with the world around them in order to expand awareness, enhance well-being, and cultivate compassion.
View the Himalayan Art Up Close series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLugP0T-YRCWI14MEacfoWXhaIY8C_bnKW
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