Initially, painting thangka was merely a way for Niangben to earn money, but he soon developed a deep passion and talent for the art. Over the years, he dedicated himself to studying Regong ...

The word “thangka” literally means “rolled up ... But that crushes and flattens the art. Others used synthetic paint instead of natural paint, changing the cultural meaning.

All Buddhist monasteries have its share of vibrant scroll paintings. Called Thangka, the meticulously painted scroll art has its origin in Tibet and is found in monasteries in Bhutan, Nepal ...

"It's more than just art; it's a historical record. This painting tells the stories of the past. I want more people to see the value of thangka art ... and understand its beauty. I believe people ...

Titled The Tathagata: Buddha and His Bodhisattvas, the show spotlights the work of master artist Zeiko, known for his modern interpretations of ancient Bhutanese thangka art. The exhibit invites ...

Gifts of Tibetan art donated by Bruce Walker ’53 complement the Asian collection and include an impressive number of 18th-20th century thangka paintings, 20th century drawings, and religious and ...

Celebrate Free Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art on the second Sunday of each month. There’s a different theme each ...

"It's more than just art, it's a record of history. This painting tells the stories of the past. I want more people to see the value of thangka art and culture. My goal is to bring thangka to the ...