Buddha

On show: exhibitions from around the world – June 2021

Many museums and galleries around the world have recently reopened with safety measures in place, including compulsory booking and limits on visitor numbers. Closures are still a possibility, and the dates listed below may have changed since we went to print. Check the websites and social-media accounts of the institutions for the most up-to-date information, bookings, and, in many cases, a chance to explore their collections online.

ABOVE Thangka painting of the goddess Naro Dakini (a form of Vajrayogini), Tibet, 18th 19th century. Ink and watercolour on cloth, with silk brocade borders. Size of painting: 26.3 x 23cm

Tantra: from ecstasy to enlightenment

Lindsay Fulcher enters the transgressive realm of Tantra. This rebellious Indian cult, which has overturned religious, social, sexual, and political norms from AD 500 to the present day, is currently being celebrated in an exhibition curated by Imma Ramos at the British Museum.