The world painted by Littlelle: Ny painted by Littlelle

Comecei o dia com uma caminhada pela 5ªAv. até chegar ao MOMA, Museu de Arte Moderna (10h30 - 17h30, à 5ª feira aberto até às 20h | http://www.moma.org/), um dos mais populares de Nova Iorque (NY). Este museu alberga uma rica coleção de arte, com cerca de 150 000 obras entre elas masterpieces como a Persistência da Memória de Salvador Dali, Les demoiselles d'Avignon de Picasso, A noite estrelada de Van Gogh, as Latas de Sopa Campbell de Andy Warhol ou um autorretrato de Frida Kahlo, uma loucura para amantes de arte moderna.

I started the day with a walk through the 5th Avenue until reaching MOMA, Museum of Modern Art (10.30am – 5.30pm, it is opened till 8pm on Thursdays – https://www.moma.org/), one of the most popular museums in New York (NY). This museum has a rich art collection, it has about 150.000 artworks and among them, we can find masterpieces such as The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali, Les Demoiselles d´Avignon by Picasso, The Starry Night by Van Gogh, Campbell´s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol or a Frida Kahlo´s self-portrait, a madness for modern art lovers.

MOMA (photo by Littlelle)

The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali (1931) (photo by Littlelle)

Les Demoiselles d'Avignon by Pablo Picasso (1907) (photo by Littlelle)

The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh (1889) (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle)

Campbell's Soup Cans by Andy Warhol (1962) (photo by Littlelle)

Fulang-Chang and I by Frida Kahlo (1937) (photo by Littlelle)

Christina's World by Andrew Wyeth (1948) (photo by Littlelle)

Eu tive o prazer de ver uma exposição temporária de um dos meus pintores preferidos, Edgar Degas, intitulada A Strange New Beauty, que para além das famosas bailarinas, apresenta várias obras onde Degas captura o espírito da vida urbana.

I had the pleasure to see a temporary exhibition of one of my favorite painters, Edgar Degas, entitled A Strange New Beauty, which besides the famous ballet dancers, presents several works where Degas captures the spirit of urban life.

At the temporary exhibition - Edgar Degas: A Strage New Beauty (foto by Littlelle)

Este museu possui também um outro espaço – Moma Ps1 (http://momaps1.org/) localizado noutra parte da cidade numa escola pública de Long Island, dedicando-se exclusivamente à arte contemporânea e aos novos artistas. Este ficará para conhecer noutra ocasião.

This museum has also another place – MOMA Ps1 (http://www.momaps1.org/), located in another part of the city, in a public school in Long Island, dedicating itself exclusively to contemporary art and new artists. This one will get to know next time.

Sculpture at MOMA (photo by Littlelle)

Após o almoço no museu, vim até à estátua Love (55st com a 6ªAv). De seguida regressei à 5ª Av. para um passeio pelas lojas de grandes criadores localizadas em bonitos edifícios. As lojas de alta costura e joalharia de todo o mundo têm morada nesta famosa avenida de compras. Os olhos também comem, no entanto, se isso não te chegar é possível encontrares lojas com preços mais apetecíveis como a TopShop, Urban Outfitters, COS, Zara, & Other Stories, entre outras.

After lunch at the museum, I went to the Love statue (55^st with 6^th Avenue). Then I returned to 5^thAv. to a walk through haute couture shops at beautiful buildings. Haute couture and jewelry shops from all over the world have address at this famous fashion avenue. The eyes also eat, however, if this is not enough for you, it is possible to find shops with more appealing prices like TopShop, Urban Outfitters, COS, Zara & Other Stories, among others.

Love (photo by Littlelle)

Tiffany & Co at Fifth Avenue (photo by Littlelle)

Fifth Avenue (photo by Littlelle)

Sephora at Fifth Avenue (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle)

Existem também grandes armazéns como a Saks Fifth Avenue, uma loja departamental bastante antiga, bonita para passear, mas sem olhar para os preços. Ao lado fica a Catedral de St. Patrick (6h30 - 20h45) decorada em estilo Neo-gótico, uma das maiores catedrais católicas dos Estados Unidos.

There are also huge warehouses such as Saks Fifth Avenue, a very old departmental shop, quite beautiful to walk around but without looking at the prices. Next to it, you can find the St. Patrick´s Cathedral (6.30am – 8.45pm), decorated in Neo-Gothic style, one of the biggest catholic cathedrals in United States.

Fifth Avenue (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle)

Saks Fifth Avenue (photo by Littlelle)

St. Patrick's Cathedral (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle)

De tarde fui visitar um outro museu, o Guggenheim Museum (10h – 17h45, encerrado à 5ª feira, Nycity pass; https://www.guggenheim.org), masterpiece arquitectónica de Frank Lloyd Wright que apresenta a forma de uma espiral, localiza-se ao lado do Central Park. Efetivamente apreciei sobretudo a arquitectura, talvez a principal obra-prima do museu, já a coleção de arte moderna e contemporânea em si, ficou abaixo das minhas expectativas. A melhor forma de aproveitar este museu e contemplar a sua arquitectura é subir de elevador até ao topo e ir descendo a rampa a pé onde são exibidas algumas obras de artistas do século XIX ao XXI. Numa próxima vez não regressaria.

On the afternoon, I visited another museum, the Guggenheim Museum (10 m – 5.45pm, closed on Thursdays, Nycity pass, https://www.guggenheim.org/), an architectural masterpiece by Frank Lloyd Wright, that presents a spiral shape, and it is located next to the Central Park. I especially appreciated the architecture, maybe its main masterpiece, however the modern art and contemporary collection was bellow my expectations. The best way to enjoy this museum and contemplate its architecture is go to the top of the museum by elevator and then go down by the ramp, where are displayed some works from 19^th century to 21^st century artists. Next time I would not return to this one.

Facade of the Guggenheim Museum (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle)

Guggenheim Museum (photo by Mário Santos, edited by Littlelle)

Próximo deste museu fica a Neue Gallerie (http://www.neuegalerie.org/), museu dedicado à arte alemã e austríaca do início do século XX. Expõe entre outras, obras de Gustav Klimt ou Otto Dix, com representações expressionista e da Bauhaus. Fiquei com pena, mas não tive oportunidade de visitar, ficará também para uma próxima ida a NY. Se estiver bom tempo e não estiveres muito cansado, terminar a tarde num passeio pelo Central Park poderá ser uma boa opção, para relaxar em contacto com a natureza e sua interação com os edifícios envolventes.

Next to this museum there is the Neue Gallerie (http://www.neuegalerie.org/), a museum dedicated to German and Austrian art from the beginning of 20^th century. It displays, among other works, Gustav Klimt or Otto Dix works, with Expressionism and Bauhaus representations. I felt sorry but I did not have the opportunity to visit it, it will also be for a next trip to NY. If it is good weather and the fatigue is not too much, ending the afternoon with a walk through the Central Park, would be a good choice, to relax in touch with nature and its interaction with the surrounding buildings.

Central Park (photo by Littlelle)

À noite fui ver o recinto envolvente do Rockefeller Center, complexo de edifícios de estilo Art Decó localizado na 5ª AV., onde existe o conhecido ringue de patinagem dos filmes, rodeado por bandeiras de todo o mundo. Esta zona apresenta algumas lojas, um jardim, exposições de arte e o famoso Radio City Hall. Na altura que fui deparei-me com uma instalação artística alusiva à orelha de Van Gogh.

At night I went to see the surrounding area of the Rockefeller Center, an Art Deco building complex located at the 5^th AV., where it is located the well-known skating rink from the movies, surrounded by flags from all over the world. This zone has some shops, a garden, art exhibitions and the famous Radio City Hall. At the time I went I came across with an artistic installation allusive to Van Gogh's ear.