Rubin Museum of Art (Venue Partner)
150 W 17th St
212.620.5000
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Ian Tray collection
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- When
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Feb 12, 2010 – Sep 6, 2010
Daily (11am–5pm)
- Where
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Directions: A, C or E to 14th Street; 1 to 18th Street; 1, 2, 3 to 14th Street; F and M to 14th Street; N, R, Q, 4, 5 and 6 to 14th or the L to 6th Avenue. Bus: B20 to the corner of 7th Avenue and 17th Street.
- Price
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$2-10
- Links
In this fascinating exhibition, the Tibetan Buddhist belief that death provides an important opportunity for spiritual enlightenment is explored. Upon the moment of physical death, a 49-day period during which 100 symbolic deities appear to the deceased in a series of visions, begins. In order to attain nirvana, these visions must be recognized as mere illusions. Otherwise the cycle of rebirth continues. On view are about fifty works of art that illustrate the bardo experiences that confront one upon death. Reconstructed peaceful and wrathful shrine rooms put these works in fascinating context.
