The terrifying deity that protects Buddhist monasteries | Art, Explained

"It not only grabs my attention and pulls me into this alternate reality, but it plays very much with issues that I find threatening." Curator Kurt Behrendt on a painting of Mahakala, Protector of the Tent Explore this artwork: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect... Throughout 2013, The Met invited curators from across the Museum to each talk about one artwork that changed the way they see the world. Each episode is interpreted by a Museum photographer. Photography by Eileen Travell Selected tracks provided by APM Music Subscribe for new content from The Met: https://www.youtube.com/user/metmuseu... #TheMet #ArtExplained #Art