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Vaishravana, Guardian King of the North; China; 16th century; wood with lacquer and gold pigment; Rubin Museum of Art; gift from a trustee in honor of Shelley and Donald Rubin, founders of the Rubin Museum of Art; C2010.17 (HAR 69916)
Exhibition
Masterworks: A Journey Through Himalayan Art
29 Jan 2021 – 8 Jan 2024
Regular hours
- Friday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 17:00
Cost of entry
Adult: $19 (Concessions available)
Address
- 150 West 17th Street
- New York
New York - 10011
- United States
Masterworks: A Journey through Himalayan Art explores major strands in the development of art from the Himalayan region covering a period of more than one thousand years, with objects drawn primarily from the Rubin Museum’s collection.
About
Masterworks is organized geographically and chronologically, showcasing the diverse regional traditions of Tibet in relation to the neighboring areas of Eastern India, Kashmir, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Mongolia. Juxtaposing the art of Himalayan regions over time sheds light on the geographic, historical, religious, and artistic interrelationships among these cultures.
This ongoing exhibition reflects our evolving understanding of the relatively young field of Himalayan art. Masterworks is regularly updated as new art objects and texts come to light, reflecting the latest developments in the field. The current iteration features several loans from the Zhiguan Museum of Fine Art, which brings further depth to the themes and extraordinary craftsmanship demonstrated throughout the exhibition.
