12 | LEHIGH ALUMNI BULLETIN | FROM THE NEST Traveling Exhibit Creates ‘Gateway to Himalayan Art’ From intricate painted scrolls depicting colorful deities representing the Buddhist values of compassion and wisdom, to objects such as a silver and wood prayer wheel studded by turquoise stones, Lehigh University Art Galleries’ (LUAG) latest exhibition gives viewers an entry point into the varied world of Himalayan art. Through May 26, LUAG’s main gallery at Zoellner Arts Center will be the first stop for “Gateway to Himalayan Art,” a traveling exhibition through the Rubin Museum of Art in Chelsea, New York City. Four other universities are included on the tour, lasting through 2025. The collection features painted scrolls called “Thangka,” sculptures and objects used in ceremonies and to promote health and wellness. The exhibition has three areas of focus: Symbols and Meanings, Materials and Technologies, and Living Practices. “They are works of art that really communicate stories about culture, belief systems and history,” said William Crow, director of LUAG and professor of practice in art, architecture and design. “I think it’s a great fit for Lehigh because they also share a lot of interdisciplinary connections between the natural world, the arts, science, medicine and wellness.” There are about 100 artworks on display, Crow said. Sponsors for the exhibit include the Henry Luce Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities. At Lehigh, the Office of International Affairs, Asian Studies Program and Department of Religious Studies sponsored the exhibit.—Christina Tatu Exhibition
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