Rocking the Rubin

 

The Rubin Museum of Art is closing in October 2024.

At that point they will begin loaning their collection to museums throughout the world for special exhibitions rather than having a permanent location.

Since I had never been there, I decided to check it out before it closed.

The museum founded by Donald and Shelley Rubin,

features the Himalayan Art that they collected beginning in the 1970’s.

Shortly after the museum opened in 2004, in the location previously occupied by Barney’s Chelsea, the Dalai Lama came to visit and thank the couple for their efforts.

In addition to the historical art on display they also have some modern art from the region on display. 

 This piece made great use of the atrium space and was pretty from every floor.

But the designs on this one made it my favorite.

It’s open Thursdays – Sundays if you want to check it out before it closes.

Ciao

PJ

 

© 2024 PJ Lehrer