Art Talk & Tour

Join us for an hour-long exploration of Himalayan art and culture where we will explore the roots of Tibetan Buddhist astrology, identify your zodiac animal, and learn about the role of astrology in Tibetan Medicine. The program begins with a talk in the theater and ends with a gallery tour, both led by Rubin Museum docent Denise Murphy, RN, PhD.

This monthly program is part of the Rubin’s Senior Mondays, when adults 65 and older receive free admission to the galleries.

Senior Mondays are supported in part by the Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation.

About the docent

Denise Murphy has been a docent at the Rubin since 2006 and has worked in public health for more than 35 years. She is a graduate recruiter and adjunct faculty member for the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing at Hunter College. She has previously worked as the infection control coordinator and associate clinical professor at the New York University College of Dentistry and an occupational health consultant for the US Public Health Service Region II. She also served in Africa and India with the Peace Corps and built houses with Habitat for Humanity in Paraguay. She serves on the boards of the Bellevue Alumnae Association and Nurses House and has published in professional journals, including a recent article inspired by the Rubin Museum’s exhibition Bodies in Balance: The Art of Tibetan Medicine.