Talks at the Rubin Museum

 

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Brainwave 2012

Presenting Sponsor

Now in its fifth year, Brainwave brings people from diverse walks of life together to engage with neuroscientists in one-on-one conversations in order to better understand the workings of our minds. Learn More

 

Karma-Con

In conjunction with the exhibition, Hero, Villain, Yeti: Tibet in Comics, eight contemporary artists have been invited to reinterpret segments of the Wheel of Life based on their own spiritual and artistic experiences in a three-part series: Karma-Con. Join the Rubin Museum of Art and the following comic artists and illustrators Molly Crabapple, Sanya Glisic, Ben Granoff, Rodney Greenblat, Steven Guarnaccia, Michael Kupperman, Josh Neufeld and Katie Skelly in taking a new perspective on this ancient religious image. Learn More

 

Artists on Art

Contemporary artists lead informal, topical talks within the museum's galleries on Friday nights at 6:15 p.m. In conversation with Curatorial Fellow Beth Citron, speakers from New York and international contemporary art scenes interact with and informally discuss the rich artistic traditions of the Himalayas and surrounding regions in relation to their own practices and processes. Learn More

 

Talkingstick

The Rubin Museum Guides join professional storytellers from the Talkingstick collective to uncover the many layers of Himalayan art. Learn More

 

Special Event

Collecting the Future: A panel discussion on Contemporary Indian Art and the Marketplace
Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.

With collector Nitin Bhayana, gallerist and collector Arani Bose, and Assistant Curator Beth Citron. This panel discussion will consider issues and trends within the recently booming international market for modern and contemporary Indian art. Learn More

Presented by the Rubin Museum of Art and ArtTable.

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