There are nicer subway stops than the 14 St. station, but none can top its public art. Life Underground, one of many public art exhibitions of Tom Otterness, is both peculiar and awesome. It pops up everywhere around the subway, becoming part of transit life. It always makes me think, “Yay!”
Here you go: Life Underground [...]
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Art in the underground
Posted in art, tagged life underground, otterness, subway on January 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Oh my MoMA
Posted in art, museums on December 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I’d been to MoMA in New York visits of the past – just last year I was happily gawking my way around the museum’s Escher-like new digs off of 5th Ave – but I hadn’t made a return visit since I moved here. I’m glad I finally made it back – just in time for [...]
Beacon of brilliance
Posted in art on October 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Dia:Beacon is, by far, one of the greatest art experiences I have ever had.
Housed in a small rural town just south of Poughkeepsie, Dia:Beacon has all the makings of a perfect art pilgrimage and day trip: a lovely train ride along the Hudson, river, a staggering array of thought-provoking and stunning modern art and sculpture, [...]
Completely mod
Posted in art, museums on September 20, 2007 | 6 Comments »
There are so many great museums in NYC that it’s hard to pick a fave, but I have a profound love for The Whitney. What can I say? I love 20th Century American Art. A fantastic permanent collection, just the right amount of art (not too overwhelming) and exhibits that are sure to charm even [...]
