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Special Offer—Discounted Admission to
Asia Society Exhibitions
| Print out and present this coupon at the reception desk at Asia Society and Museum and receive two for one admission to the exhibitions. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid though June 19, 2003. |
Visit Nirvana.
Buddhist Art at Asia Society and Museum
 | Montien Boonma: Temple of the Mind
Through May 11
The first U.S. retrospective of the art of Montien Boonma (1953-2000), a
distinguished Thai artist whose work evolved around his faith in Buddhism.
During the 1990s, Boonma gained recognition as an innovative installation
artist. Includes charcoal sketches, soil drawings, perfume paintings, mixedmedia
works, brass sculptures and herbal installations.
The World of Buddhism: Selections from the Mr. and Mrs.
John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection
Through December 14
Drawing on the rich holdings of Buddhist art in Asia Society's Rockefeller
Collection, this exhibition explores how Buddhism developed from its origins
as an austere philosophy into a complex religion with a large pantheon of
Buddhas and bodhisattvas (enlightened beings). A highlight of the exhibition
is a meditation room hung with Buddhist paintings (Note: the meditation
room closes on August 17).
For more information about other Asia Society programs, visit
www.AsiaSociety.org | Image: Bodhisattva; Nepal; Early Malla period, 13th century; The Mr. and Mrs. John D.
Rockefeller 3rd Collection; Asia Society.
Photo: Lynton Gardiner | |
Hours
Galleries: Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., Friday, 11:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Closed Monday and major holidays.
Admission includes audio tour.
Free Exhibition Tours
Tuesday-Saturday, 12:30 P.M., (Friday also at 6:30 P.M.), Sunday, 2:30 P.M.
Directions
Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 to Madison & 70th; M101, M102 to Lexington & 70th; M30 to Park & 72nd; M66 to Park & 68th
Subway: #6 to 68th Street
Parking: 71st Street between Park & Lexington, 71st Street between Lexington & Third
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