The Rubin Museum

by Marcus Cooper

i thought the rubin museum would be similar to the Met. i had no idea that the Rubin Museum was actually the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art! the exhibitions were amazing; not just because of the craftsmanship of the pieces, but because the art was so different from what i had seen. The exhibit about Embodying the Holy was also very interesting.  i thought the art in this section was slightly typical of classic orthodox christian pieces but the overall environment of the display was kind of creepy (weird music and dark lighting). Lastly i was surprised at how aesthetically  beautiful the museum was. from the spiral staircase, to the gift shop, to the cafe, to the exhibits. everything was very clean and everyone was very friendly. the museum has a host of different programs to compliment the stunning art on display. i will definitely be going back to the Rubin in the future.