At the Manhattan Rare Book Company you’ll find, “An American Exodus: A Record of Human Erosion” by Dorothea Lange and Paul Taylor. ( Contact: 212.326.8907 | info@manhattanrarebooks.com ) It’s a first edition of one of the most important American photobooks. Lange’s photographs: “acknowledge the complexity of the subject, avoid the sentimental, and are informed by […]
Every Thursday, MoMA offers Virtual Views. Enjoy their exhibitions and collections from your home. You can even ask questions. Tonight, (May 21st), it’s: Amy Sillman—The Shape of Shape “Get a behind-the-scenes look at the acclaimed Artist’s Choice exhibition curated by painter Amy Sillman. Join Sillman in conversation with Michelle Kuo, the Marlene Hess Curator of […]
When the weather gets cold, the cold take in art! (At least, that seems like the best plan.) NYC-ARTS has put together a detailed list of the NYC museums offering free – or pay-what-you-wish admission. You may not be able to wish the weather away, but it is comforting that when it’s punishing, you can duck […]
New York City has experienced an unusually mercurial spring season, variable weather playing havoc with our hopes and immune systems. Random International‘s Rain Room at MoMA (May 12-July 28, 2013) gives you a chance for subtle vindication; here, you control the weather. You can stand in the mesmerizing cascade without a drop falling on you. […]
Photo: Paris Street; Rainy Day (1877); Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894). Source. Today’s forecast: wind, rain, gloom, more rain. Luckily, no art lover in New York ever has to suffer a dull Friday evening due to inclement weather. Here are the five major NYC museums that offer free/pay-what-you-wish admission today. The Morgan Library & Museum Photo: Interior, […]