While on a stroll through the BMA, I encountered the installation in progress of Spencer Finch's "Moondust"...upon first impression, I thought "oh, how clever, so many lightbulbs"...however, unbeknownst to me, this piece is very intricate with deep history and meaning to be displayed at the BMA for the next 7 years! So here's a first look at "Stardust" - still unfinished (undergoing installation), can't wait to get visit again when it's opened officially later this month!
Location Scout
Visit to George Peabody Library
Another one of those gorgeous locations - a well hidden gem and best kept secret. To be quite honest, if you're not looking for it, you likely wouldn't find it. This building was founded in 1857, designed by architect, Edmund G. Lind. Five tiers of ornamental cast-iron balconies, rise dramatically to the skylight, 61 feet above ground. When this historic architectural structure isn't hosting elaborate and decadent events, it moonlights as a functioning library, actually open to the public!
I was so lucky to be able to chill here for a few hours on a lazy afternoon AND even get a productive amount of work and brainstorming done. Certainly an inspiring location and the highlight of my day.
MoMa Rendezvous
The Baccarat Hotel
This decadent hotel lobby is made entirely of Baccarat crystal combined with some of the most luxe elements you can imagine! Oh, and theres no shortage of chandeliers - with many different styles and the many mirrors placed throughout, this space is truly special. Not to mention it smelled so amazing too! And check out the wood treatment a la Yakisugi method - a Japanese treatment in which wood is burned and cooled immediately causing a preservant and protective effect.
Friday Night
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Here are a few shots I got from a quick dinner + drinks at Vandal in NYC. So many photo ops at this cute and trendy place - almost wish I could go back with a more focused eye, but the conversation with old friends over those frose's certainly deserved my undivided attention!
Botanic Interlude
In the spirit of Nothing is Ordinary, and as demonstrated above, a photo "opp" is liable to occur anytime, anyplace. With the curtain draped like so behind the palms and foliage, this botanical garden shed is obviously an ideal background for an impromptu photo session.
"Big Bling"
Look at the Big Bling! By artist Martin Puryear, presented by the Association for Public Art. If you commute through Philly, I know you've seen this enormous structure on Kelly Drive. I went to see it up-close literally on its last day of being on view - Better late than never!
City Views
One thing about living in a city is that you can look above or beneath you from so many vantage points. Can anyone guess where this was shot from? What are some of your favorite vantage points?
Midnight on Jeweler's Row
It's been on my mind for a while to come here after dusk to get a few shots, because #neon. Jeweler's Row is home to the oldest diamond district in America. So there is actually deep history rooted in this little area. During the day, it is easy to pass by, overlooking it - however, at night...it comes to life!
Future of Sports - Pink Neon Room
Future of Sports is a pop-up art installation in DC. It's an interactive exhibition that combines art and sports. Located on H street, (only a few blocks from my childhood home!). Worth a visit or 2.
Terminal
Subodh Gupta's sculpture "Terminal" makes it well worth a trip to the newly re-opened Freer/Sackler galleries in DC.
"Internationally acclaimed artist Subodh Gupta transforms familiar household objects, such as stainless steel and brass vessels often found in India, into wondrous structures. The Freer|Sackler features the artist’s monumental installation Terminal. Composed of towers of brass containers connected by an intricate web of thread, Terminal converts the readymade into a glimmering landscape. Ranging from one to fifteen feet tall, the spires recall architectural features found on religious structures such as churches, temples, and mosques"
Vantage Point
Going up on the 6ABC Weather balloon to get some amazing aerial shots of Philly! A very rare opportunity given the time of day (7pm) we went up! Because the Zoo was open for a members only after-hours event, a lot of the animals were already asleep, however the many attractions remained open. I've of course been to the zoo many times before and either the wind and weather conditions didn't allow for visitors to go up on the balloon or the line was too long - but finally, today was my day!
It's interesting to take note of all the construction for new skyscrapers. I did some research and discovered that as of October 2017, there are 27 high-rise buildings under construction or undergoing extensive renovations in Philly right now! (In Philadelphia, high rise means at least 75 feet tall) It would certainly be interesting to document the progress of this ever-changing skyline.
Louis XIV Room from Hotel Lauzun in Paris
One of my favorite rooms in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Succulent Nook
Gorgeous little nook at the National Gallery of art in Washington, DC. Can't wait to return on a weekend for the Vermeer Inspired Garden Brunch!
Girls Night Out
Night views at my favorite rooftop...one of the last rooftop nights before the winter season really sets in! Also, just happened to be watching the parkway from this #vantagepoint, during the final showings of Fireflies, a visual installation by artist, Cai Guo-Qiang, commissioned by the Association for Public Art with Fung Collaboratives.
First Day of Fall
