Many of the pieces in the Hauptman Observatory were created to match the colors of the surrounding flora; like in the 4th shot. The attention to this details is as amazing as the work. It was very easy to walk past some of them as they blend in or your eye is caught by a more obvious piece. I wonder if it was as evident as his exhibition in St. Louis.
Located near the entrance to the rose garden is this blue alien landscape.
These beautiful pieces were featured in the Botanical Garden's greenhouse. You could almost swear they were growing. The sharp contrast between the insides and out are difficult to capture. Live viewing is a must.
The New York Botanical Gardens is hosting Chihuly's Gardens and Glass from June 25 to Octobr 25. Dale Chihuly is a glass artist... too simple a term to describe the magnificent pieces integrated into the Gardens. It may not be on a scale of The Gates but it should not be missed. These shots are of some of his out door exhibits. More to come.
David Blaine often uses NYC as the backdrop of some of his Magic. This time he promises to live in this fishbowl for 8 days and then complete and escape from 150 lbs. of chains while breaking the 8 minute record for holding one's breath. It might not be on the scale of The Gates buts its definitely a fun happening in the Big Apple.
The Silent Walk was punctuated by the ringing or the Gong on every block between 105 St and 120th street where the walk ended at the Interfaith Church. Live music plus Dances and messages from Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors were the gist of the Peace Day Memorial. Some more coverage of the days event can be seen at Now Public.
The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima August 6, 1945 at 8:15 am which was about 7:15 pm New York time. 60 years later The New York Buddhist Temple held an Interfaith Peace gathering with Gong Ceremony and Silent Walk to comemorate the Hiroshima/Nagasaki bombing. Chants and prayers for peace were offered as well as a Thousand Paper Cranes on Universal Peace Day.
My first post of the Gates was at the Harlem Meers, so its only fitting that I end it there. I was fortunate enough to be there as the full Moon rose offering a gentle glow in the darkest corner of the park. Perfect for the throngs of people that took advantage of this once in a lifetime event to soak it all in around the clock. It seemed that the Park hadn't seen this much traffic since the sixties when the old Schaeffer Concerts at Wollman Memorial Rink would draw thousands to the park. The party would continue long into the night and spread throughout the park.
My beloved made a special trip to the city from Kingston to view the Christo extravaganza in Central Park. This is my next to last post on the Gates. I promise.
I took these shots on Saturday. It waswindy and frigid, and seemed even more so after a week of 50 degrees. Early morning seems reserved for the canines. Sunrise light really bounces off the saffron in different shades. Sorry I missed the snow in NYC this weekend.