One of our favorite New York institutions is the Rubin Museum of Art, which features a preeminent collection of artworks from the Himalayas and neighboring regions, including India. Located in the Chelsea district, it’s mere blocks from our Boulevard offices. For us, visiting the RMA’s unique galleries and stunningly-displayed objects and artworks (which run the gamut from ancient to full-blown contemporary) has always been a transformative and often contemplative experience, taking us worlds away from our day-to-day lives. (Unfortunately out of precaution for everyone, the Rubin is currently closed.)
A few years ago, Boulevard had the pleasure of working with the Rubin to develop a virtual reality experience based on an installation of permanent collection works – the result is: Gateway to Himalayan Art: The Rubin Museum of Art.
Spanning the 13th -19th centuries, this dynamic micro-exhibition introduces visitors to key figures, symbols, and concepts found within the rich traditions of Himalayan art through an exploration of seven exemplary works.
Gateway to Himalayan Art also offers something not possible within the gallery (or in reality) - a spectacular visualization of the Buddhist concept of creating a Mandala (or sacred palace) in one’s mind’s eye. We will leave you to discover what that means.
Download the free Boulevard app (for Gear VR and the Oculus Go) in the Oculus Store to gain access to Gateway to Himalayan Art and several other art & culture virtual reality experiences we have produced. We hope that you will take this opportunity to “visit” one of our favorite places, engage with these incredible objects, and enjoy some time “away” from it all.