Gallery Talk: Tools and Techniques of Buddhist Art
- Thu, Feb 19, 2026
- 7 pm - 8 pm PT
- Resnick Pavilion | LACMA
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Free, RSVP required
Hear from the Japan Foundation's Michael VanHartingsveldt and LACMA curator Stephen Little, who will lead a tour of the exhibition Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia and discuss tools and techniques used to create captivating Buddhist sculpture and ink paintings. From remnant chisel marks to varied joining and finishing techniques, you'll learn about the materials and processes used across centuries to create these captivating objects.
All education and outreach programs at LACMA are underwritten by the LACMA Education Fund.
Major support is provided by
Generous additional support is provided by the Judy and Bernard Briskin Family Foundation, Capital Group, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, William Randolph Hearst Endowment Fund for Arts Education, Alfred E. Mann Charities, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Gloria Ricci Lothrop, Flora L. Thornton Foundation, U.S. Bank, and The Yabuki Family Foundation.
Image Credit: Wooden Seated Arhat, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, purchased with Museum Funds, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA
All education and outreach programs at LACMA are underwritten by the LACMA Education Fund.
Major support is provided by
Generous additional support is provided by the Judy and Bernard Briskin Family Foundation, Capital Group, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, William Randolph Hearst Endowment Fund for Arts Education, Alfred E. Mann Charities, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Gloria Ricci Lothrop, Flora L. Thornton Foundation, U.S. Bank, and The Yabuki Family Foundation.
Image Credit: Wooden Seated Arhat, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, purchased with Museum Funds, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA