Saw the Figure Five in Gold, 2005, Ken Aptekar, Paint on wood with sandblasted glass overlay. Four panels, 60 x 60 in. each

NEW YORK.- RMA is pleased to host The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama, an exhibition that reflects artists’ interpretations of the Dalai Lama. A popular, beloved figure, the Dalai Lama has evolved to represent a range of different meanings. This exhibition explores the Dalai Lama’s multiple roles and iconic status, and how his work and identity resonate with people everywhere. Over 80 contemporary artists from around the world have created a work of art for the exhibition. The works are done in a range of media, from painting and sculpture to elaborate installations and video works. RMA’s core collection provides a historical context for the contemporary interpretations of the Dalai Lama represented by this exhibition. A selection of paintings and sculptures from the Museum’s collection, depicting the historical lineage of the Dalai Lama, will be included among the contemporary works of art in the exhibition. Lire la suite http://www.artdaily.com/section/news/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=20149

The Dalai Lama, 2005, Chuck Close, Digital pigment print, 50 x 40 in