The Santa Barbara Independent

‘Grandest Opening’ Held for New Tibetan Museum in Santa Barbara

At the center of the celebration was Lama Tashi Norbu, a Tibetan Buddhist lama and contemporary artist who blends ancient ...
The Daily Princetonian

New museum’s Asian Art Pavilion undertakes a near-impossible task to mixed success

Showcasing artworks from Chinese handscrolls to Pakistani Buddhist figurines, the Asian Art Pavilion in the newly renovated ...
Los Angeles Times

The Getty’s ‘Cave Temples of Dunhuang’: How ancient desert outpost became remarkable global crossroads

If you think globalism is a modern phenomenon, head to the Getty Center and prepare for a mind-bending experience. Among other wonders in the landmark exhibition “Cave Temples of Dunhuang: Buddhist ...
insider.si.edu

Preserving the dharma : Hōzan Tankai and Japanese Buddhist art of the early modern era / John M. Rosenfield

"In this beautifully illustrated book, eminent art historian John Rosenfield explores the life and art of the Japanese Buddhist monk Hozan Tankai (1629-1716). Through a close examination of sculptures ...
Hyperallergic

The Surprising Mix of Tradition and Innovation in Nepal’s Contemporary Art Scene

The work of many of Nepal’s contemporary artists suggests that the distinctions between labels like ancient and modern, or foreign and Nepali, will blur if you shift your point of view. Paubhā ...
Barron's

Trophy Works, From 15th-Century Buddhist Sculpture to Indian Pop Art, Head to Auction

As the 15th edition of Asia Week New York launches, New York’s major auction houses are gearing up for sales of sought-after artwork and artifacts from across the continent. The annual event is the ...