Alice Kandell's Tibetan shrine collection gifted to two US museums
Dr. Alice S. Kandell, a collector, author, and psychologist, gifted two complete Tibetan Buddhist shrine rooms to American museums after a 40-year collecting career. The announcement was made during an Asia Week New York webinar titled "Guardians of Tradition: How Tibetan Art Lives on Through Museum Collections." Rather than acquiring individual objects, Kandell preserved entire sacred environments. The shrines will find permanent homes at two prominent US institutions, ensuring their holistic preservation. The webinar featured a panel of curators and scholars honoring her legacy.
Key facts
- Dr. Alice S. Kandell is a collector, author, and psychologist.
- She collected Tibetan Buddhist artifacts over 40 years.
- She gifted two complete shrine rooms to US museums.
- The announcement was made during an Asia Week New York webinar.
- The webinar was titled 'Guardians of Tradition: How Tibetan Art Lives on Through Museum Collections.'
- Kandell preserved holistic environments, not individual objects.
- The shrines are going to two prominent American institutions.
- The event featured a panel of curators and scholars.
Entities
Artists
- Dr. Alice S. Kandell
Institutions
- Asia Week New York
Locations
- New York
- United States