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An Afternoon at The Guggenheim

07/28/14 | Museum, New York City

Fifth Ave View - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York

Yesterday afternoon I spent two hours at The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum on a blate with Caroline of Perpetually Caroline.   Visiting the museum is on my 101 in 1001 list and I was excited I was able to do so  on a blogging date. We started off the date at brunch at 83 1/2 on the Upper East Side where we each enjoyed the Salmone Affumicato alla Benndiect, which I highly recommend, yum! 

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York OutisdeTickets Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York

While I love museums I really appreciated Caroline was  go-with the flow from the moment we walked in the door. As a rising senior at Stamford she was able to use her university ID and did not mind that I did as well, even though I have long since graduated.  We planned brunch and our afternoon to arrive at the Guggenheim for the 2pm tour.   Well, little did I know the “highlights” tour was actually the architecture tour. We listened to the first five minutes in the rotunda and when the tour guide brought the group outside into the 86°F  humid afternoon we simply did not follow.  

Before we bailed though we learned aew interesting facts about the Frank Lloyd Wright designed building:  the building is 100 feet high, 1/4 of a mile and exactly the same height as Westminster Abby, you can not see any art from the lobby, and the circular design is meant to symbolize a spiritual, zen journey. 

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York Spirals

After we politely skipped out we took the museum up on their offer  and got free headsets, which were actually iPods in a protective case with the Guggenheim’s app.  We took the elevator to the seventh floor,  started at the top of the ramp, and wound down the six loops. 

Audio Guide - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York

We were not able to take photographs of the art so instead I have taken direct files from the museums website here, which actually are better then the photos I would have taken . My three favorite pieces in the museum were all from of the Thannhauser Collection on the second floor: 

Claude Monet - The Palazzo Ducale Seen from San Giorgio Maggiore - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York Thannhauser Collection

 The Palazzo Ducale, seen from San Giorgio Maggiore, by Claude Monet

Landscape with Snow - Vincent van Gogh - - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York Thannhauser Collection

Landscape with Snow by Vincent van Gogh

Before the Mirror by Édouard Manet  - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York Thannhauser Collection

Before the Mirror by Édouard Manet  

Those three works of art?  Those are my types of paintings, as were most of the items in the Thannhauser Collection,  but I tried to go into the museum with an open mind. During our exploration there were two other works of art that I appreciated.  I would not necessarily want them in my house but they were visually pleasing: 

Benedetta  - Speeding Motorboat - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York - Futurism

Speeding Motorboat by Benedetta (Benedetta Cappa Marinetti) 

Street Light by  Giacomo Balla - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York

Street Light by Giacomo Balla

The exhibit that is going on right now is Italian Futurism and besides the two works above most works of art did not get more than a ten second, once-over.  Most of the pieces; paintings, drawings, sculptures, and installations I just looked at and shook my head.  Then when I got to this plant growing in a wheelbarrow I gave up.  This is art?  My mom has a hydrangea growing in wheel barrel at their house in Cape Cod and I think it is much prettier than this one. 

Wheelbarrel Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York

Overall, I had a great time exploring the museum with Caroline! 

Kelly and Caroline - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York

To finish off our trip we had some delicious gelato from the famous cart right outside the museum.  On the ridiculously hot day it was a much needed treat, plus it served as a reward for all of our hard work looking at art, of course. 

LAnte del Gelato - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York

The Guggenheim Museum was interesting, I crossed it off my list, but I do not think I need to return any time soon.  

Thanks Caroline, what a fun blate! 

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Comments

  1. Clever Girl Reviews says

    August 1, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    I was lucky enough to go to the Palace of the Dodge when I was in Venice. It’s pretty intense, so plan for a whole day!

  2. jackie says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    looks like a fun museum day! i haven’t been to the guggenheim in the longest time. and i agree a little about the random modern art stuff too ha.

  3. Michele says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:25 am

    The Guggenheim is great and that gelato looks delish!!

    xx Michele @ prettysmartme.com

  4. Megan says

    July 29, 2014 at 7:26 am

    I loooove NYC and have been a million times but I have somehow never been to the Guggenheim. I’m looking forward to adding it to my next trip!

  5. laura mitbrodt says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:52 am

    I loved visiting this museum when I was in NYC.
    xo
    http://www.laurajaneatelier.com

  6. carolina pinglo says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    looks like you had an amazing time!!
    that gelato looks so good haha

  7. Charity says

    July 28, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    The plant in the wheel barrow is just too much for me to handle! OMG…

  8. Amanda Ellis says

    July 28, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    NYC is one of my favorite cities. It looks like you had a blast.
    http://www.kissthechic.com

  9. ISABEL - EL SECRETO DE MISTER CLOSET says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Great post!
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  10. zoe says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:44 am

    That looks waaaay too much fun. I love art, and although I read here that you aren’t a huge fan, I could spend ages looking at modernist and futurist art! I love Caroline’s blog and am so happy to hear that you two were able to meet up and have a day together. xx

    The What’s In Between

  11. Jane says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:44 am

    Love those pictures! It looks you had so much fun!!
    xo, Jane
    http://www.fitfabfunmom.com

  12. Jemima Stratton says

    July 28, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Ohhhh my gosh… This is like… my idea of a dream day out! Especially finishing it off with ice cream because let’s get real for a second, ice cream is the greatest.

    You got some great shots of the building, what amazing architecture. This place is definitely going on my bucket list…. Get me to the states STAT!

  13. KristiB says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:45 am

    looks like so much fun!!! nice blog:)

    http://fashion–picture.blogspot.com/

  14. Caroline L. says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:00 am

    “Did you think that was snow? I didn’t think that was snow!” Haha, I had so much fun – thanks for hanging out with me!

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