The Experiential Design Index

Death Is Not the End — Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art

Death Is Not the End, a 3,135-square-foot exhibition exploring Tibetan Buddhist and Christian perspectives on death and the afterlife through 58 objects, opened at the Rubin Museum (now Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art) in New York City in 2023, designed by Isometric Studio.

VenueRubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Project typeTemporary Exhibition
StatusCompleted
Year completed2023
Technologiesneon signage, backlit panels

Credits

FirmRoleNote
Isometric Studio Exhibit Design
Isometric Studio Architecture
South Side Design & Building Fabrication
noble-signs Fabrication neon signage

Description

The exhibition design features a suspended monumental scrim, custom casework, neon and backlit graphic panels, and interactive components including a sand table and reflection cards.

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