Category Archives: Himalayan Art

Treasures from the Vault

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

It’s August, and we’re in the process of revamping and revising our School Programs webpages for the coming school year. As I went through our archives, I found a trove of dynamic student sketches made during hour-long K-12 guided gallery … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Jogyesa Buddhist Temple in Seoul, South Korea

Posted on July 30, 2012 by admin

I get slightly jealous of participants in our programs because they get to have so much fun. Once in a while I get to go out and have fun too, and while traveling through Korea and Japan this summer to … Continue reading →

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Visual Thinking Strategies and the Rubin Museum

Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin

The Rubin Museum is part of a national leadership project and initiative being conducted by Queensborough Community College (CUNY) with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences called Culture and Literacies through Art for the 21st Century or … Continue reading →

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Himalayan Art Encounters – Bank Street Summer Camp

Posted on July 19, 2012 by admin

The School Programs team partnered with the Bank Street Summer Camp’s two visual arts camps again this summer for a two Himalayan Art Encounters programs, and the results are vibrant! This is our fourth year working together to enrich their … Continue reading →

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Durga: Drawn from memory

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

Durga, Nepal; 13th century Gilt copper alloy, C2005.16.11 (HAR 65433)

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Que Sera, Sera! The Growing Pains of a Young Professional

Posted on July 6, 2012 by admin

                    A year and a half ago, on the first day of my zillionth semester of college, I sat timidly in a required art class: ‘Intro to the Visual Experience’. As … Continue reading →

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Make Time, Do Everything, Be Surprised

Posted on June 21, 2012 by admin

The NYCDOE School Year Calendar states clearly that twice a year, “students in all five boroughs will not be in attendance, but schools in all five boroughs will be scheduled for a Chancellor’s Conference Day for staff development related to … Continue reading →

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Artifact Investigation Updates

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

This spring, we have had the opportunity to work with a variety of school groups on the Artifact Investigation Workshop. From 5th grade students to seniors in high school, the workshop has been exciting and successful so far! The students … Continue reading →

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Spring Family Day 2012: Himalayan New Year!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

The Rubin Museum of Art celebrated the Himalayan New Year (Losar) on February 25, 2012 with a day of art-making, music and more. Close to 3000 visitors walked through our doors and in addition to exploring our galleries, they participated … 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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