Author Archives: aschindewolf

RMA Teens: Gateway to Himalayan Art explains the iconography, materials, and contexts used in Himalayan artwork. It’s like an introduction to the rest of the museum. Why did you feel such an exhibit was necessary? Karl: Most people aren’t familiar … Continue reading →

We see images of the Buddha everywhere: in living rooms, gardens, spas, restaurants, and storefronts. The image seems to promise something—a way out, answers to our questions, a sense of peace in the middle of a busy city. The new … Continue reading →

Simean Rainbow rides again….performing feats of Manjik! on Gateway to Himalayan Art. The vinyl crew are feverishly working away to prep the walls for Tom Black’s arrival tomorrow. Reuben installs the label ledges.  Jenny Hung prints labels…Monica cuts and installs … Continue reading →

Question: How did you get involved in museum lighting? Brian: I started in theater lighting, and then I stumbled into museum lighting. I began freelancing, and then I worked for another company that services museums and auction houses. Q: How … Continue reading →

When I have to describe my job to people in and outside of the Rubin Museum I always say that I am a museum educator who oversees most everything that helps visitors learn about works of art without a live … Continue reading →

Q: How do you begin the design process? Amy: We take the curator’s list of objects and put them in our 3-D floor plan with their correct dimensions. John: The curator tells us what the object adjacencies are— A: And … Continue reading →