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HOLY MADNESS: Portraits of Tantric Siddhas

February 10, 2006- September 4, 2006

RMA (Rubin Museum of Art)

150 W 17th St

This exhibition surveys the art and legends of some of the most colorful characters in South Asian and Himalayan civilization, a group of men and women called siddhas, meaning those who are spiritually accomplished. Some were considered degenerate misfits because of their outlandish behavior, while others had common occupations, such as monk, weaver, or farmer, and hid their extraordinary abilities until the right moment.

Portraits of these holy men and women are rendered in paintings, sculptures, and photographs drawn from museum and private collections worldwide.

This exhibition is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, and with generous support from The Blakemore Foundation, The W.L.S. Spencer Foundation, The Starr Foundation and Swarovski.

Books and DVDs related to artists in this show

Location   Gallery RMA (Rubin Museum of Art) Address 150 W 17th St New York (Chelsea) NY, 10011 United States Phone 212-620-5000 Hours Tue,Sat 11-7, Wed 11-5, Thu-Fri 11-9, Sun 11-6

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