Grain of Emptiness

November 5, 2010 - April 11, 2011


Grain of Emptiness features five contemporary artists - Sanford Biggers, Theaster Gates, Atta Kim, Wolfgang Laib, and Charmion von Wiegand - whose works are inspired by Eastern religious beliefs.

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Embodying the Holy

October 6, 2010 - March 7, 2011


Embodying the Holy explores the basic similarities and differences between sacral representations in the Eastern Orthodox Christian and Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

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The Nepalese Legacy in Tibetan Painting

September 3, 2010 - May 23, 2011


For centuries Tibetan artists looked to India for artistic direction. But with the destruction of India's key monasteries in 1203, many artists turned to Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, home to the skilled Newar artists. The Newars' painting style, known as the Beri, was quickly adopted in Tibet, becoming one of the country's most influential artistic styles for four centuries. This exhibition traces the style's development, patronage, and distinctive features.

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