New York is no stranger to acts of protest, and the Museum of the City of New York's newest exhibition, Activist New York, which opened over the weekend, focuses on how activists and episodes of social, political and religious activism have shaped the city over time.
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Museum Of The City Of New York Introduces First Ever "Activist" Exhibit
15 New Islands Created For The Rivers Of NYC
The Queens Museum of Art invited collaborators to propose ideas for new islands in the city's rivers, for a site-specific art infiltration into their amazing Panorama. It's called "Fifteen Islands for Robert Moses." Today they give us Dunkin Island, created by Larry M. Bogad. This fictional creation would be 100-yards in diameter and located right off Battery Park, containing a round bulls-eye at the center... but you wouldn't want the water taxi service dropping you off there.
From Grids To Gowns: Four Awesome Shows At the Museum of the City Of New York Right Now
The Museum of the City of New York welcomed us to its landmark building last week, opening up galleries featuring stunning exhibitions covering NYC's culture, urban planning, crime and more. Curators took us and our guests on tours of four wonderful exhibitions:
Gothamist Celebrates The New Year At The Museum Of The City Of New York
Last night, Gothamist toasted the new year at the Museum of the City of New York. The museum stayed open past operating hours so Gothamist readers, friends and staffers were able to enjoy exhibitions including The Greatest Grid and Cecil Beaton: The New York Years.
Museums Archiving Occupy Wall Street: Historical Preservation Or "Taxpayer-Funded Hoarding"?
Academic institutions and museums have been busy preserving as much Occupy Wall Street detritus as they can get their hands on, including everything from posters to banners to tweets on Twitter. The Associated Press reports that The Smithsonian, the New-York Historical Society, the Museum of Jewish Heritage and others have been archiving a wide range of materials for posterity. Naturally, there's some grumbling about it from people on opposing ends of the political spectrum.
Some Of The Greatest Images From The Greatest Grid Exhibit
The Museum of the City of New York is paying tribute to the New York City street grid (where would we be without it?), with a retrospective examining its 200 year history. The Greatest Grid is now open and will run through April 15th, and features an original hand-drawn map of New York's planned streets and avenues, which as you know by now was prepared by the Commission in 1811. You'll also see "rare historic maps, photographs and prints of the evolution of the city's streets, and original manuscripts and publications that document the city’s physical growth, the exhibition examines the grid’s initial design, implementation, and evolution." Here's a peek at the exhibit—check out what 2nd Avenue and 42nd Street looked like back in 1861!
Enjoy: More Photos Of Old New York
The Museum of the City of New York has released a treasure trove of old New York City photographs on its website. Sadly, perusing them isn't very easy over there—or as Kottke noted, "the interface is a little hinky." You've probably seen photographs from their featured photographers before (who include Berenice Abbott and Jacob Riis)—but there were some images that were even new to us, click through to check out some of them.
Charles Addams's New York
Earlier this month Charles Addams took over some space at the Museum of the City of New York with a fitting exhibit spotlighting the cartoonist's own depictions of the city. Over 80 drawings, cartoons, sketches, watercolors, and pencil sketches (some of which were never published), as well as examples of the artist’s personal ephemera are on view through May 16th. A little history:
Top 400 New Yorkers of All Time Announced
Who has helped define this city's history for the past 400 years? The Museum of the City of New York (who we really wish would shorten their name) has compiled a list in commemoration of Henry Hudson's 1609 voyage into the Harbor. "The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding—from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment."
Museum Opens Not-So-Secret Speakeasy
For the first time ever the Museum of the City of New York is opening its "romantic sunset Terrace—overlooking Fifth Avenue and Central Park—for summer fun with a Prohibition Era-themed Speakeasy serving up classic cocktails and Roaring 20’s dancing music." The classy debauchery will take place every Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., starting next Wednesday the 15th. They've even renamed the joint, so if you're in the know you'll call it the Speakeasy at 1220 Fifth. Which sort of gives it away. Anyway, the $12 admission includes one free drink and access to current exhibitions. Food will also be available for purchase. Here's a list of other museums that get boozy after dark.
Head To Fifth Avenue—Museum Mile Is Tomorrow!
It's the 31st year of the Museum Mile Festival, where Fifth Avenue between 82nd and 105th Streets is closed so people can visit the nine museums along that stretch for free! The participating museums are: El Museo del Barrio; Museum of the City of New York; The Jewish Museum; Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution; National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; Neue Galerie New York; Goethe-Institut/German Cultural Center; and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Growing and Greening in New York
The Museum of the City of New York unveiled their Growing and Greening New York exhibit last month (running through Earth Day on April 22nd), which they collaborated on with PlaNYC and the Future of the City. Together their installation and program series "dissect the latest projects, innovations, and environmental initiatives that are shaping the future of New York City." Some panel discussions will focus on the rebirth of the South Bronx, the legislation and design of indoor bike parking in New York (no more icicles on your bicycles!), the lessons of ambitious "eco-cities" around the globe, and meeting LEED Platinum specifications.
Documenting the South Bronx, 1982-1984
The last time we looked at the South Bronx it was 1979 through 1987, and now photographer Ray Mortenson focuses in on 1982 through 1984 in his new exhibit titled "Broken Glass: Photographs of the South Bronx." Opening November 14th (and running through March 9th) at the Museum of the City of New York, Mortenson's exhibit of 50 black & white prints will take a look at "the abandoned, burnt out, and razed structures of entire city blocks in the South Bronx in the aftermath of the 1970s, during which this neighborhood experienced dramatic decline." (Did you know about 12,000 fires occurred annually in the neighborhood throughout the decade?)
New York and the American Election on Display
- The Museum of the City of New York unveils a new exhibit today "coinciding with the 2008 election and providing insight into New York's often pivotal role in American electoral politics." Campaigning for President: New York and the American Election covers presidential politics spanning back to the inauguration of George Washington on lower Manhattan's Wall Street. Below are some of the pieces that will be on display, as well as some facts from the press release:
- From 1820 to the 1960s, New York was the most populous state in the country, and for 160 years, from 1812 until 1972, it wielded more electoral votes than any other state.
- New York sent forth eight presidents, more than twenty-five major-party presidential and vice-presidential nominees, and countless hopefuls.
- From 1900 to 1948, there was a New Yorker on every national ticket, and from 1868 until 1892, with the sole exception of 1880, every Democratic nominee for president was a New Yorker.
What's Going on at The Hotel Chelsea?
For nearly a year now the Hotel Chelsea residents have been living under the new management of BD Hotels -- and not one has been happy about it. Last summer we checked in with long time manager Stanley Bard (who BD ousted from his position) as well as some of those who call the hotel home...and spirits were low all around.
Joanna Steinberg, Museum of the City of New York
The Museum of the City of New York explores the past, present, and future of New York City and celebrates heritage of diversity, opportunity and transformation, making it a natural stop for anyone learning about the Big Apple. Among the museum's many educational offerings is its year-long history education program, which attracts hundreds of students from all over the city.
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