Khadhok, a Tibetan Artists’ Collective based in Dharamshala, India, has been honored with the 2025 Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize. This prestigious award, which includes a $30,000 unrestricted cash prize, recognizes contemporary artists or collectives that engage in innovative and critically relevant dialogues between Himalayan art and contemporary life.
Founded in 2023, Khadhok aims to provide a dedicated space for Tibetan contemporary visual artists to present their work, exchange ideas, and strengthen their practice, with a focus on emerging artists. The name “Khadhok,” meaning “color” in Tibetan, reflects the diversity, vibrancy, and richness of Tibetan expression.
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art established the Himalayan Art Prize in 2024 to support living artists and collectives who have made a significant impact in the creative and critically relevant dialogues between Himalayan art and contemporary life. Khadhok’s recognition underscores the growing influence of Tibetan artists in the global art scene and highlights the importance of supporting emerging voices in the arts.
