As part of the Permanent Training in Buddhist Studies lecture series, on March 11th, Lyce Jankowski and Lara Bauden from the Royal Museum of Mariemont took us through their fascinating research on the museum’s Buddhist art collection. This collection, founded by Raoul Warocqué in the early 20th century, includes treasures from regions like Gandhara, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan, and Nepal. Despite its richness, many of these pieces had been poorly documented—until now!
Through meticulous provenance research, they’ve uncovered surprising findings, shedding new light on the identification and dating of these artworks. Don’t miss the ongoing exhibition Sensing the Buddha, where you can experience a selection from this remarkable collection. While displayed in a secular space, the exhibition deeply respects the sacred nature of these objects.
