Category Archives: Exhibitions

Gateway All Access

Posted on July 3, 2012 by admin

This year we wanted to focus on making the Gateway to Himalayan Art exhibition more accessible for all visitors. One of the benefits of having a permanent exhibition at the Rubin Museum is that we are able to continue to … Continue reading →

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Amazing Animals in the Gateway to Himalayan Art Exhibition

Posted on June 29, 2012 by admin

Every year the light-sensitive paintings in the Gateway to Himalayan Art exhibition are replaced with different works. Though we know what these rotations will be well in advance, when we see the paintings in the gallery there are always new … Continue reading →

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Exhibitions in BETA

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

While visiting the Minnesota History Center during the 2012 American Association of Museum’s conference, I was lucky to see exceptional museum exhibition evaluation at work, and participate in two very unique prototyping experiences. One experience was an incredibly tech-forward exhibition … Continue reading →

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The Minnesotan Museum EXPERIENCE

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

I’ve just returned from the 2012 American Association of Museums Annual Conference and aside from attending some fabulous sessions on everything from  museum business models to docent technology strategies, I was able to visit a few awesome Minnesotan museums and … Continue reading →

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Educational Interactives Library

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

It is with great pleasure we announce the arrival of our new Educational Interactive Library.  Along with hard working designers and web developers, the Education Department has managed to publish four interactives that allow a visitor to explore the principal … Continue reading →

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High School Enrichment During The School Breaks

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

During the public school midwinter recess, The School Art League brought a bright and dedicated group of teens from across the city join museum educators from the Rubin Museum of Art for a deep exploration of the relationship between art, … Continue reading →

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Week-in-Review: December 3-9, 2011

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

December in New York City is a whirlwind of end-of-year events and experiences. Everything seems to be happening all at once, and it’s easy to skip some of the simple joys of living and working in such a grand city. … Continue reading →

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Looking Deeply at the Dimenna Children’s History Museum

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

Last week I was able to visit the Dimenna Children’s History Museum, part of the newly renovated New York Historical Society Museum and Library. I was impressed with the size and scale of this area in the museum, though I’m … Continue reading →

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Children’s Library Discovery Center at the Queens Central Library

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

I’m currently serving Jury duty in Jamaica, Queens. Of the three possible courthouse locations that I might serve in, Jamaica is probably the most inconvenient and furthest away (for all of you familiar with the LIR Jamaica Station/Air Train Transfer, … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering Mark Rothko with an Audio Tour at SFMOMA

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

Up until my recent trip to San Francisco, I think that the work of Mark Rothko had been ruined for me. A few years ago, I was dragged to a Broadway play set in a hospital waiting room decorated with … Continue reading →

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