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New York,
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from Keith Wagstaff
What People Are Saying About New Museum Of Contemporary Art
The Editor
Keith Wagstaff
Citysearch
Rising over the Bowery like a tower of haphazardly arranged white blocks, the New Musuem--a gorgeous seven-story creation from Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa--points both to the neighborhood’s gritty bohemian past and its sleek gentrified future. Of course the museum, which relocated to its current location in 2007, is not simply an architectural landmark; it regularly houses contemporary art exhibitions with an eye towards the outré from such downtown luminaries as Elizabeth Peyton and Agathe Snow. Each floor, flush with natural light, has the feel of a spacious,…
07/29/09
I'm Hooked! The bookstore is sooo addictive....
by lkp237
New Museum's bookstore is truly a gem: although it is on the small side, the bookstore boasts great artsy publications, off-beat zines and experimental publications as well as a wide variety of creative gifts. Perfect for lunch time perusing!
07/29/09
New Art and New Ideas...
by kwhitmore
New Museum's cutting-edge design, by SANNA-- an ultra-hip Japanese architectural firm--serves as a beacon for "New Art and New Ideas" on the Bowery. Great spot to check out the emerging contemporary arts scene on the Lower East Side. Artist Ugo Rondinone's, "Hell, Yes!" sign out front sets the tone for a great museum experience: a museum with a sense of humor, what a novel idea! Exhibitions of contemporary art are always adventurous!
07/29/09
New Museum's Distinct Point Of View
by escott3
In its new home on the Bowery, the New Museum of Contemporary Art is poised to reflect the changing landscape of the Lower East Side, boasting an amazing vantage point from which to observe the ever-evolving downtown arts scene---LITERALLY---as you look out on stunning views from the 7th Floor “Skyroom” and take in the hottest trends in contemporary art!
- Pros: The view, the art, the great bookstore, the location!
The Details on New Museum Of Contemporary Art
Save Money:
Stop by on Thursday nights, when admission is free from 7pm to 9pm.
The Extras:
The New Museum regularly hosts various performances and musical acts downstairs below the lobby.
Know Before You Go:
Using cell phones and photography is banned in the museum galleries; sketching is permitted, but only in pencil on sketchbooks 8 ½" by 11".
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