# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Tibetan Buddhism
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Lijin Collection Arts of Asia Distinguished Lecture - Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Tibetan Buddhism

Karl Debreczeny, Senior Curator, Collections and Research, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art

This talk will explore the intersection of politics, religion, and art in Tibetan Buddhism. At the heart of this dynamic is the force of religion to claim political power, both symbolically as a path to legitimation in the form of sacral kingship, and literally as a tantric ritual technology to physical power in the form of magic. The use of reincarnation as a means of succession was a unique model of political legitimacy employed by courts in Tibet and brought to empires to the east. Images were one of the primary means of political propagation, integral to magical tantric rites, and embodiments of power. Through the lens of Tibetan Buddhism’s significant and sustained political role this discussion will place Himalayan art in a larger global context and highlight an aspect of the tradition that is critical to understanding its importance on the world stage but may run counter to popular perceptions.

Karl Debreczeny is Senior Curator, Collections and Research, at the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. He holds masters degrees in art history and Tibetan studies from Indiana University and a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on exchanges between Tibetan and Chinese artistic traditions. He has curated exhibitions including Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Tibetan Buddhism (2019) and Masterworks: A Journey through Himalayan Art (2016–2024) and co-curated many others including Lama, Patron, and Artist: The Great Situ Panchen (Smithsonian NMAA, 2010); Remember That You Will Die (2010); Gateway to Himalayan Art (2009–2015); and Wutaishan: Pilgrimage to Five Peak Mountain (2007). His current ongoing project is content co-lead on the educational initiative Project Himalayan Art (launched 2023).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eugene/faith-and-empire-art-and-politics-in-tibetan-buddhism/200029937217021
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Eugene
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1430 Johnson Ln on the University of Oregon Campus, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97403
- **lat**: 44.04439
- **long**: -123.07696
- **full address**: 1430 Johnson Ln on the University of Oregon Campus, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97403

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Tibetan Buddhism being held?
  - **A:** Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Tibetan Buddhism takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 1430 Johnson Ln on the University of Oregon Campus, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97403.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Tibetan Buddhism?
  - **A:** Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Tibetan Buddhism is organized by Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Tibetan Buddhism is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Eugene, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Tibetan Buddhism sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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