Explore the radical force that transformed the religious, cultural
and political landscape of India and beyond in this landmark exhibition.
A philosophy originating in medieval India, Tantra has been linked
to successive waves of revolutionary thought, from its sixth-century
transformation of Hinduism and Buddhism, to the Indian fight for independence
and the rise of 1960s counterculture.
Centering on the power of divine feminine energy, Tantra inspired
the dramatic rise of goddess worship in medieval India and continues to
influence contemporary feminist thought and artistic practice. From its
inception to the present day, Tantra has challenged political and sexual norms
around the world.
Elements of Tantric philosophy can be found across Asia's diverse
cultures, but it remains largely unknown – or misrepresented – in the West. The
exhibition showcases extraordinary objects from India, Nepal, Tibet, Japan and
the UK, from the seventh century AD to the present, and includes masterpieces
of sculpture, painting, prints and ritual objects.
https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/tantra-enlightenment-revolution
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