Travels in the 2nd half

    I had a chance to visit the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City. I went to take in their Fall/Winter exhibits before they closed. As always, MOMA provided a wide range of artwork to enjoy. All in Order - Thomas Schütte (through Jan 18, 2025)   Thomas Schütte (b. 1954) is a German artist whose work spans several genres. He draws, sculpts, and produces architectural designs. The work at his exhibition explores this wide range. From the large statue “Father State”, that towers over the entrance to the first gallery, observing all who enter, to his proposed memorial for Alan Colas, a sailor who drowned during an over-sea race, his works explore many facets of his mind’s eye. Together, they offer a deep exploration into that mind. Storage Father State Valium Large Wall (detail) two versions of My Grave Drawing for Alan Colas - the tide covers and uncovers the podium Bronze Woman No. 17 Matisse Cut-Outs (ongoing) During the last decade of his life, Henri Matisse ...

    Toni Morrison by Robert McCurdy I really enjoy visiting the museums of Washington DC. A small city, DC has a multitude of history and art museums to explore. On of my favorite places is the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). I used to believe that portrait galleries were to be avoided. I thought that they were basically collections of pictures of rich people who were “important” in history, but not really interesting to me. That is not the case for the NPG. The NPG shares my favorite museum building in DC with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The Old Patent Office Building was constructed between 1836 and 1867 in a Greek Revival style. My favorite feature of the building is its courtyard, which was given a glass roof when the museums were renovated in the early 2000’s. I love that they truly share the space, placing shows in whichever gallery is best suited to them. This means that as you walk through the building, you move back and forth between the two museums. The NP...

Rockefeller Center   Walking around a big city during holiday season is always a treat for the eyes. In New York City there are decorations around just about every corner and I had the chance to explore a few of those corners recently.   No visit to NYC in December is complete without a stop at Rockefeller Center, even if the the tree has not yet been lit.   Crews were taking down the scaffolding used to decorate the tree   Store windows are beautifully decorated. Legos Victoria's Secret Steinway     Sometimes, it is the whole building that gets the treatment. Cartier Louis Vuitton The city's markets are in full display And don't forget to enjoy a warm drink