Rubin Museum

Recently, we took a relatively short walk to the Rubin Museum, which showcases intricate and beautiful works of Himalayan art. Once I stepped inside, I felt an aura, an energy that began to encompass my body and mind. The Rubin gave off a tranquil and peaceful vibe, which allowed me to appreciate the artwork more. The accentuating staircase and the overall architectural design did not seem to be like that of the previous department store, it seemed fitting to the art. I especially enjoyed the darkened room in which tens of statues sat at what seemed to be a site devoted to prayer or meditation. It struck me as fascinating to see people dedicate so much time to reproducing statues of what I understood as being their gods, teachers or enlightened ones. I recall one statue that caught my attention because I thought of, be it Buddhists, as peaceful but this art portrayed a man standing on another human with a snake defecating jewels. All I remember is that the snake and jewels meant prosperity but the rest had me perplexed. The exhibit was fascinating to say the least, and I took away much valuable insight.