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 by madamx
The collection at the Guggenheim has been criticized in the past as being mediocre, but it is worthwhile to go inside for a quick look and to experience the building. The museum store does have a nice collection of items, with some inexpensive distinctive New York souveniers, such as the Guggenheim-shaped mugs. Leave a Comment
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My husband was desperate to get to the Guggenheim Museum. Not because he is a big art fan, but because he is into architecture and design - and the Guggenheim building is fabulous to look at.
After a walk through Central Park, we popped out onto 5th Avenue and walked up to check out the museum.
Just look at it - you can't help but be impressed by this unique building.
Worth a look even if you just take some photos of the outside like we did, though I hear the art inside is pretty spectacular too!! Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 423-3500Directions: To reach the museum by subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street.Website: http://www.guggenheim.org/new_york_index.shtml
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More properly known as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, this is one of the most famous, and most distinctive, of the buildings designed by the great Frank Lloyd Wright. I’m a huge admirer of his work, so this was high on my list of “must sees”, having missed it on our previous visit to New York. And I wasn’t disappointed – this is a stunning building. For one thing, it is a perfect example of an innovative form matching perfectly to the function of the building. Wright adopted this spiral shape to allow the visitor to the museum to make their way smoothly through the gallery without having to retrace their steps at any point unless they wish to. On each turn of the spiral you find yourself back at the lift shaft, should you wish to cut your visit short or return to a favourite point.
The museum shows a changing series of exhibitions of modern art in this main rotunda building, with a small permanent collection of works collected by Samuel R. Guggenheim himself and by Justin K. Thannhauser who left a portion of his significant collection to the gallery. When we were there in September 2008 there was an exhibition of installations by Louise Bourgeois. We would probably have enjoyed this as we’re both keen on modern art, but at $17 per person it didn’t feel like something you should rush round and we had other priorities for our one week in the city. Besides, my main interest was in the architecture, and I was very pleased to discover that we didn’t need to pay to go into the central atrium where we could get a really good look at the internal design and watch from below how people were making use of and enjoying the space. Please do look at my additional photos to see this amazing space - it really is a wonderful subject for photography.
The museum is open Saturday-Wednesday from 10.00 AM to 5.45 PM, Friday from 10.00 AM to 7.45 PM, and is closed on Thursdays. Phone: (212) 423-5500Directions: Several buses (M1, M2, M3, or M4) run north up Madison Avenue (parallel to Fifth) and stop just a block from the museum, or take the subway to 86th St (corner with Park Ave, lines 4,5,& 6)Website: http://www.guggenheim.org/new_york_index.shtml
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The building itself is a work of art. If you only get a chance to pop inside and view the rotunda, do it. It's quite impressive. The Guggenheim is probably more known for its Frank Lloyd Wright building design than the art inside it. Nevertheless, the museum has acquired an impressive collection of sculpture, painting and multimedia works over the years.
We visited the Guggenheim museum in December 2003. We saw the exhibition of James Rosenquist, “a Retrospective”. James Rosenquist: A Retrospective presents the artist's enduring interest in and mastery of texture, color, line, and shape that continues to dazzle audiences and influence younger generations of artists. Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 423-3500Directions: Canal Street stop. From there, proceed by foot through Canal Street and explore the area.Website: www.guggenheim.org
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 by MahieuLeave a Comment Phone: (212) 423-3500Directions: To reach the museum by subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street.
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guggenheim by pigletsmom
Incredible modern collection in an architectural masterpeice.
One of a kind building. Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 423-3500Directions: To reach the museum by subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street.Website: http://www.guggenheim.org/new_york_index.shtml
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Wright's Guggenheim by mrclay2000Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 423-3500Directions: To reach the museum by subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street.Website: www.guggenheim.org
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 Guggenheim Museum by DutchnatasjaLeave a Comment Phone: (212) 423-3500Directions: To reach the museum by subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street.
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 by pginer
And I would like o see your face watching at the works of art in the Museum. At least you would like to see my face .... I do not understand some of them ... may be I am not that modern ... Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 423-3500Directions: To reach the museum by subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street.
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 Brazillian Altar by chodearm
The thing to do, and least tiring is take the elevator to the top floor and walk a slight incline all the way to the bottom. Thats whats crazy about the design you spiral throughout the structure and never feel the floor change, and all the sudden you are at the 3rd floor, unknowingly. Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 423-3500Directions: To reach the museum by subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street.
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