Asia Week at the Rubin

Welcome to Asia Week at the Rubin Museum of Art. Below is a summary of the exhibitions, talks, and tours specially geared toward your visit. Please click on the links to learn more about each item.

 

 

 

 

Exhibitions

The Place of Provenance: Regional Styles in Tibetan Painting, on view through March 25

Modernist Art from India: Radical Terrain, on view through April 29

Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection, with a new selection of objects

Living Shrines of Uyghur China: Photography by Lisa Ross, on view through July 8

Flip Side: The Unseen in Tibetan Art, opens March 15

 

Talks

Monday, March 18, 7:00–8:30 p.m. 
Talk by artist Gulam Mohammed Sheikh
Presented in Association with the Department of Art History, New York University, introduced by Beth Citron  (Note that only the Living Shrines of Uyghur China exhibition will be available for viewing immediately prior to this program.)
$12 to general public

Wednesday, March 20, 6:00–6:30 p.m.
Plans for Future Exhibitions
Talk by the Rubin Museum Director of Exhibitions, Collections, and Research, Dr. Jan Van Alphen

 

Tours

Friday, March 15, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Tour of Flip Side with curator Christian Luczanits
Marking the opening of this unprecedented exhibition which looks at the reverse of Tibetan paintings, curator Christian Luczanits gives an introductory tour. The galleries are free of charge 6:00–10:00 p.m. every Friday. An informal celebration at the Rubin’s Friday night K2 Lounge follows (cash bar).

Wednesday, March 20, 4:00–6:00 p.m. 
Special Free Viewings of the Galleries with the Curators
4:00 - Gateway to Himalayan Art - Elena Pakhoutova
4:20 - Masterworks of Himalayan Art - Jan Van Alphen
4:40 - The Place of Provenance: Regional Styles - Karl Debreczeny
5:00 - Flip Side: The Unseen in Tibetan Art - Christian Luczanits
5:20 - Modernist Art in India: Radical Terrain - Beth Citron

  • Directions
  • By Subway
  • A, C and E to 14th Street (8th Avenue)
  • 1 to 18th Street (7th Avenue)
  • 1, 2, 3 to 14th Street (7th Avenue)
  • F and M to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
  • L to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
  • N, R, Q, 4, 5 and 6 to 14th Street Union Square
  • By Bus
  • M6, M7, or M20 to the corner of 7th Avenue and 18th Street.
  • M5, M6, or M7 to the corner of 6th Avenue and 18th Street.
  • Parking
  • There is a 24-hour parking lot on the corner of 17th Street and 6th Avenue. In addition, there are parking garages along 17th Street going towards Union Square.
  • Hours
  • Monday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 a.m – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m – 6 p.m.

  • The museum is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day.

  • The Café and the Shop are open during the museum hours.

  • To find out more about our tours
    view our Tours page.
  • Accessibility
  • The Rubin Museum of Art strives to meet the needs of all visitors. For information about general accessibility and special programs at the museum, view our Accessibility page.
  • Admissions
  • Adults - $10.00
  • Seniors 65+ - $5.00
  • Students 13+ - $5.00
  • Children (12 and younger) - Free
  • Museum members - Free
  • Gallery admission is free every Friday from 6-10 p.m.
  • Gallery admission is free for seniors (65 and older) on the first Monday of every month.

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