I wanted to talk about the Guggenheim Museum, and I wanted to post a photo of it. I did everything the post said to do--or tried to. I right clicked on the photo. I highlighed the URL. But my edit option wouldn't open, so I couldn't save nuttin'.
Why am I so helpless at this? Lost interest in talking about the Guggenheim, at least for now. I'll be back.
Deb, You show off, you. Thanks. Now I can say what I was gonna say.
The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, looks like a giant corkscrew. Some friends of mine suggested that it was Wright's subtle way a saying, "Screw you, New York." I'm not crazy about the look, but what I find more disturbing is that is makes occupants dizzy.
I experienced something that felt like seasickness the first time I was there. That feeling came back every time I went there. Other people told me they had similar experiences. I doubt that everyone gets that queasiness, but it happens. Why would someone design a building that makes you sick?
The upside to the place is that when you escape the giant spiral and view the permanent collection, there are some wonderful paintings there, and you're standing on a floor that doesn't lean. The one painting that stands out in my mind above all others is the Picasso of a guitar player--an old man in blue. Worth the dizziness to see that. (Sorry I can't remember the name of the painting.)
I haven't been to the new addition (I don't walk much anymore), but it appears rectangular, like a normal building.
Why did this pop into my head now? I live three blocks from the jernt. Can't escape it.
Oh, sorry it does that to you.
I love it.
I want to se ethe building in Bilbao, too.
Deb, I'm glad you liked it. Going there with my parents was an adventure. (Don't ask.) Some of the exhibits they've had there have been wonderful--some less so.
Hurt and disappointed that you were so close to my domicile and didn't even wave. (I won't accept the excuse that you didn't know me then.)
On dizzyness in museums... here's a showstopper:
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_4763330
The Guggenheim.
October 2005.
Pushing Noddy in a wheelchair up the spiral.
We're both still alive.
I think Noddy had her doubts. ... click ...
LionTamerX is a marvellous companion if Russian Art is on the menu. Or should I say, an especially marvellous companion if Russian Art is on the menu.
Thanks, osso. Glad to know the Guggenheim isn't the only place that's dizzying. Maybe they should provide airsick bags at the entries to these places.
Dramatic and innovative architecture vs. visitor comfort? The visitor loses this round.
Hey, thanks for this thread. It reminded me that I have been in NYC for over eight years and still haven't seen the Frick Museum OR the Cloisters! I might just have to go to them sometime during that Christmas/New Year week when I'll be off work.
Or is the Cloisters better in summertime?
Anyway, thanks again!
I went in April and the garden was pretty dead as a doornail looking. Might have been early April...
I liked the combo of the Frick and a Japanese tea room about a block away, called something like Tamaya. Very cool. Maybe at Madison and 71st...
I would have thought The Cloisters in the snow incomparable?
No snow, just brown ground.
Not a reason not to go, just that a few weeks later the area would be bursting with Spring.
The Japanese tea room (greaaaaaat tuna sandwich, weird and wonderful green drink) - it's Toraya, Traditional Japanese Confectionary and Tea Room, at 17 E. 71st Street.
Oh, but wait, you mean Kicky could go midwinter when snpw is on the ground. D'oh. That would be beauteous swell.
What snow? It's balmy here.
Kicky, get yourself to the Frick by all means. It's a wonderful experience. I'd be leery about finding the place Osso suggested. Places disappear mighty fast. From the Frick you're a stone's throw from the Cental Park Zoo. Can't beat that. Culture and critters in one afternoon.
BTW: I love the Frick as much for the way of life it represents (people actually lived like that?!) and a time gone by as I do for the stuff it contains.
BTW2: Glad to be off the page with the photos. I was scrolling to Noo Joisey to get to the end of the line.
I will survive the Holiday Season.
In January I will manage a few days in NYC.
I will restore my soul.
EhBeth--
I had full confidence in you. Besides, I know how to brake a wheelchair. One of my stepson had a "quirky" sense of humor and unsublimated murderous impulses. Such a cutie!
Well, geez, it's a block away.
One could always call to see if they still exist - (we left our coats in the Frick check in place and zoomed over there quickly, it being about 40 degrees that day.)
Toraya
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(212) 861-1700
17 East 71st Street
Manhattan
$ All major cards
Entering Toraya is like stepping into a hushed and peaceful Japanese temple. Quiet music creates a tranquil mood, and flower arrangements provide little bursts of color against the patterned granite and tile walls. This tea salon has a menu of unusual Japanese dishes, but the highlights are the beautiful, meticulously fashioned pastries, like zangetsu, a soft ginger-flavored pancake folded over a filling of sweetened azuki bean paste, etched with a pattern of chrysanthemum petals. The zangetsu and other pastries are delicate, delicious and unforgettable.
Not that I'm against the zoo...
I've already seen the zoo. It was nice, but I wouldn't go again unless there was a woman involved somehow.
Oh, and here's one I've been to that is also a mansion turned museum. Actually, it used to be the home of Andrew Carnegie, whom you've all heard of, no doubt. It's the Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, and it's on 91st, very close to Fifth Avenue. It's dedicated to industrial design. They also have this beautiful garden out back where you can go to hang out and pretend you're a rich industrialist.
Osso, Glad the place is still there and that you found it!
Kicky, No zoo? Fine by me. I'm just thinking of all the places I'm missing. The Cooper Hewitt is down the street. from me Can't remember whether I've been inside or not. Somthing to put on my list. Thanks.
Yeh, I've noticed exhibits at the Cooper Hewitt that look interesting. Wish NYC wasn't such a trek from here.
It looks like it's still there, but y'never know. I keep bringing it up not to annoy but that I wanna go back there, waaaaaah.
http://www.epinions.com/rest-Restaurants-All-Toraya
